Lawmakers say they aim to ensure quality, increase access to charter schools

[TexasTowelie]

Recommendation: Clear up process to revoke charters of low-performing schools

Some of the worst performing charter schools in Texas have been allowed to languish for years, failing both the students and state taxpayers.

The laggards have been abetted by a state law that has made it legally difficult for the Texas Education Agency to revoke a charter, which allows a private, nonprofit entity to run a public school.

But charter schools could soon be getting some tough love as state education leaders aim to root out those that are failing to serve students while opening the doors for more high-performing operators.

“Back in the ’90s, the Legislature didn’t get it right. We need to get it right,” said newly ensconced state Senate Education Committee Chairman Dan Patrick, R-Houston, who has long been a charter school advocate and is now in a position to put some muscle behind the issue.

More at http://www.statesman.com/news/news/lawmakers-aim-to-ensure-quality-increase-access-to/nTtj6/ .

[font color=green]Well of course it is difficult to close the low-performing charter schools. The people in charge would lose their lucrative scheme for bilking the taxpayers.[/font]