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Committee backs bill letting cities and charters vie first for closed school buildings
Summary
The committee favorably recommended Third Substitute House Bill 241 (3–1), a bill that gives cities parity with charter schools for first right of refusal on closing school buildings, requires charter-board oaths, and updates revolving fund language; supporters included charter and city organizations.
Third Substitute House Bill 241 was favorably recommended out of the Senate Government Operations Committee on a 3–1 vote after testimony from the sponsor and multiple local education and city stakeholders.
Representative Perucci said the bill creates parity by ensuring cities and charter schools each have a first right of refusal when a school building is being sold after a closure, noting a…
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