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This policy explains the process by which DC PCSB will review charter amendment petitions pertaining to enrollment ceiling increases (ECI), grades served, and replications. School expansions are difficult to execute effectively and have citywide impact. Accordingly, this policy establishes a high bar for approving expansion requests, thereby limiting growth opportunities to schools demonstrating capacity to successfully implement the plan and sustain positive outcomes for students.