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House adopts charter‑school amendments removing statutory enrollment cap; controversy over enrollment and class‑size rules
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 188, a package of charter‑school amendments that removes a statutory 1.4% enrollment cap and ties charter growth to legislative appropriations while clarifying notice, transfer, and governance rules. Sponsors said growth will be guided by appropriations; some members raised questions about class‑size implications and enrollment procedures.
Senate Bill 188, presented to the House March 10 by Representative Rebecca Lockhart, received significant floor attention before passage. Lockhart said the bill removes the statutory enrollment cap on charter schools (currently codified as 1.4% of a district’s enrollment) and instead bases growth on the appropriation level the Legislature provides for charter expansion. The bill also includes procedural…
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