There are two boards in Arizona related to Charter Schools: The State Board for Charter Schools and the State Board of Education/Charter Schools.

The State Board for Charter Schools consists of members specified in law representing specific bodies or constituencies for purposes of sponsoring Charter Schools and recommending legislation pertaining to Charter Schools.

The State Board for Charter Schools, established by A.R.S. 15-182, grants charter status to qualifying applicants pursuant to A.R.S. 15-183. and exercises general supervision over the schools that it charters.

To learn more, click on the board’s web site at State Board for Charter Schools. Or contact:

Director: Cassandra Larsen
Arizona State Board For Charter Schools
4105 North 20th Street
Suite 280
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Tel: (602) 468-6369
Fax:(602) 468-1682

The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools is DIFFERENT from the State Board of Education/Charter Schools. To learn more about this department, click on this board’s web site at State Board of Education/Charter Schools. Or, contact

Director: Bonnie Barclay
State Board of Education/Charter Schools
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street, Bin 8
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Tel: (602) 542-5968
Fax: (602) 542-3590