Charter Schools Experience Set Backs

BOSTON — Legislators in both Massachusetts and Louisiana last week dealt blows to charter schools in their respective states. The Massachusetts Senate has voted down legislation to gradually eliminate the enrollment cap placed on some state charters, while the Louisiana State Bond Commission has asked charter school officials to delay their request to devote public school funds to charter school construction.

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Pennsylvania Bill Could Mean Big Changes for Charter Schools

PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania state senate bill that could drastically change the way charter schools are authorized, financed and monitored may soon go to vote. S.B. 1085 has drawn both support and opposition from lawmakers, as well as both public and charter school groups. If passed, it will be the first successful legislation reforming Pennsylvania’s charter school system in 16 years.

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