Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Education Bill Considers Charter Schools
KENTUCKY....
Senate Education Chairman Ken Winters said Tuesday a proposal intended to strengthen Kentucky's application for up to $200 million in federal school improvement money will face revisions before receiving a floor vote. Tacking on a provision to create charter schools is an idea being considered, but Kentucky Education Association President Sharron Oxendine says her organization, which represents 32,000 teachers, would object if the Senate includes a provision calling for charter schools. The House passed its version of the measure 96-0 on Monday.
Senate Education Chairman Ken Winters said Tuesday a proposal intended to strengthen Kentucky's application for up to $200 million in federal school improvement money will face revisions before receiving a floor vote. Tacking on a provision to create charter schools is an idea being considered, but Kentucky Education Association President Sharron Oxendine says her organization, which represents 32,000 teachers, would object if the Senate includes a provision calling for charter schools. The House passed its version of the measure 96-0 on Monday.
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