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Senate approves measure to incentivize local approval of charter schools amid long waiting lists
Summary
SB 82 creates state incentives to encourage local school boards to approve charter school petitions and adds accountability for repeated denials; sponsors said the bill aims to reduce long charter waiting lists and expand options within the public system.
The Georgia Senate passed SB 82 on March 11, a bill designed to expand access to charter schools by offering districts financial incentives when they approve new local charter petitions and by placing conditions on local boards that repeatedly deny high-quality petitions.
Sponsor remarks noted there are roughly 21,000 students on charter-school waiting lists in Georgia and that the State…
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