D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E904
Public charter schools approved by the Board of Education in May of one calendar year shall not open until September of the following calendar year in order to allow a full year of planning and assurance of readiness for implementing a quality educational program.
Each applicant to whom the Board of Education has granted charter School approval shall meet all requirements and conditions outlined by the Board in its letter of approval and contract by the date(s) specified. Failure to meet any and all requirements and/or conditions outlined by the Board of Education shall render the Board's approval null and void, and such school shall not open as a public charter school authorized by the Board of Education.
Such applicant will be informed of the date by which the application may be resubmitted for consideration by the Board of Education.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E904