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Committee okays bill allowing charter schools to give enrollment preference to military dependents
Summary
Senators gave House Bill 3862 a favorable report to the full Senate after subcommittee testimony supporting a 20% cap on the preference; sponsors and witnesses said some charter schools have long waiting lists and families sought help when moves coincide with deployment.
The Senate Education Committee voted to give House Bill 3862 a favorable report to the full Senate, clearing language that would let public charter schools give enrollment preference to dependents of active‑duty military stationed or residing in the state.
Under the bill, a school may offer preference to military dependents but the total number of students admitted under that preference may not exceed 20% of the school’s…
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