> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://goodoil.news/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Face of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/face-of-the-day-1027/
- Published: 2024-08-15T18:30:49.000Z
- Updated: 2024-08-15T18:30:48.000Z
- Description: Seymour said 10 of the 78 applications were state schools that would like to switch over.
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: Face of the Day, Education, Politics, NZ Politics

> Associate Education Minister David Seymour says there have been 79 applications to open new or convert existing state schools into [charter schools.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/david-seymour-applications-open-for-charter-schools/WOJARLUPRFFEPM4MX7FKFVHDNE/?ref=goodoil.news)  
>  
> He described the demand as “overwhelming” and acknowledged some applicants would be left disappointed as [the $153 million in funding in Budget 2024](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/david-seymours-charter-schools-legislation-unveiled-set-for-first-reading-in-parliament-today/36CZBMJ3DVD27OUMPLCZVLVRLE/?ref=goodoil.news) would allow for only 15 new charter schools and the conversion of 35 state schools to charter schools in the next two years.  
>  
> At a press conference in Auckland this afternoon, Seymour said 10 of the 78 applications were state schools that would like to switch over.  
>  
> He said interest was “huge” and could come from the community, iwi, and businesses.  
>  
> NZ Herald

[Read More](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/david-seymour-says-78-applications-received-for-new-or-converted-charter-schools/4MQ7STKUXFEQHOJSIMFV6CQIHQ/?ref=goodoil.news)