Tricky Ricky signs law lifting limits on charter schools

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from the Freep:



Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation today removing the cap on the number of charter schools allowed to operate in Michigan, ending a debate that began soon after the independent, public schools were first authorized in 1994.

The legislation lifts the cap on schools authorized by universities, the primary charter school authorizer in Michigan, from its current 150 to 300 in 2012 and 500 in 2014, after which it will be removed entirely.

Snyder said the changes will give students and parents “good choices,” and result in “a program of quality.” The legislation also provides new reporting and accountability standards for charters, which receive per pupil state aid but operate independently of traditional public schools. ............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.freep.com/article/20111220/NEWS06/111220043/Michigan-Gov-Rick-Snyder-signs-law-lifting-charter-school-limits?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

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1. Oh Goodie. More of the schools that have -0- oversight. Our tax money for the 1%.