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Heard: Bill to Repeal Charter School Eligibility for State Building Aid Draws Split Testimony
Summary
A proposed repeal of charter school eligibility for state school building aid drew split commentary as sponsors and charter advocates argued the 2023 law simply corrected a statutory contradiction and added narrow, enforceable constraints.
The committee heard testimony on HB 515, which would repeal language that allows charter public schools to apply for state school building aid. Opponents of the repeal said inclusion in the application process corrects a contradiction in state law and is tightly limited; supporters of repeal argued scarce building aid should prioritize traditional public districts.
Representative Maureen Mooney, who sponsored last term’s bill to allow charter…
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