Charter schools; It's time to call your senator! MS teachers and parents.

                                   

 

Dear Norman,

This morning the Senate Education Committee passed a charter school bill that allows charter schools in every district in the state. It also allows for-profit corporations to run charter schools and does not include a requirement that charters may only be granted to applicants who have a proven record of success.

The bill provides for charter schools in C, D, and F districts without local school board approval, and allows charters in A and B districts with local board approval.

The good news is that the committee approved an amendment offered by Sen. David Blount to strike virtual charter schools from the bill.

This bill could go to the full Senate for a vote as early as tomorrow at 10 a.m. Please call Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and your senator today and ask them to:

• Limit charter schools to chronically underperforming school zones
• Eliminate the loophole that allows for-profit corporations to run charter schools
• Require the authorizer to grant charters only to applicants with a track record of success

 Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves   Capitol:  (601)359-3200 

 Sen. Josh Harkins     Personal:     Capitol: (601)359-3252

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You can read the full text of SB 2189 here. I will keep you posted on the status of this bill. Time is short, so please make those phone calls quickly! Senators are getting a lot of pressure from their leadership and lobbyists on this charter school bill. Remember, they are at the Capitol to represent you, their constituents!

Some of you have already heard that the charter bill was not made public until just prior to the meeting this morning, although it reportedly was discussed in a closed meeting of the committee members with Lt. Gov. Reeves yesterday. I've received numerous messages from folks who are frustrated with the lack of transparency and disclosure in this process. Stay in touch with your legislators and make sure your voice is heard!

You can find out more about charter schools, including The Parents' Campaign's position, here.

Many thanks for your support of our children,

Nancy

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Nancy Loome, Executive Director                                                        DONATE
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