While Waiting Lists for Charter Schools Grow, Liberals Heap New Onerous Regulations on Them
June 16, 2010 Filed in: School
Choice | School Rankings
Evelyn B. Stacey (Pacific Research Institute) Flash
Report Last
week, after the governor signed the state’s pro-charter-school
application for Federal Race to the Top funding, the Assembly
passed a bill that would hamper charter school growth. AB 1950 by
Assembly Education Chair Julia Brownley (D-Santa Monica) adds
regulations that will hinder the innovative qualities that have
made charter schools successful and popular among parents … As of
last year, more than 20,000 California students are on charter
school waiting lists and the demand for good charter schools is
growing. The Obama administration has emphasized the importance of
innovation in charter schools, encouraging states to remove
obstacles impeding their success. Some California legislators seem
intent on quashing charter school achievement and further denying
families any choice in their child’s education. This will not help
California race to the top in student achievement. AB 1950 awaits a
hearing in the Senate this month...