\Birmingham City Schools will release its 2026–2027 Request for Proposals (RFP) for Start-Up Public Charter Schools on November 1, 2026, for schools proposing to open in the 2028–2029 school year.
The application period will be November 1–December 1, 2026, with applications due December 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. CST.
Prospective applicants and interested community members may visit the Innovation for Schools page for the application timeline, authorizing priorities, application information, and updates.