Charter Schools Bill Advances To Full House
Legislation strengthening charter schools in Oklahoma is headed for a vote of the full state House of Representatives.
House Bill 1589, by Rep. Tad Jones, R-Claremore, encourages the development of charter schools by allowing the Oklahoma Department of Education, cities and certain higher education entities to sponsor charter schools. The measure passed a vote of the House Education Committee. Under current state law, only individual school districts and CareerTech boards may sponsor charter schools.
"Charter Schools allow teachers and administrators to be more innovative and apply fresh, new ideas for teaching our students. And they also provide parents and students with more choices and a broader range of opportunities," said Jones, who chairs the House Education Committee.
House Bill 1589, by Rep. Tad Jones, R-Claremore, encourages the development of charter schools by allowing the Oklahoma Department of Education, cities and certain higher education entities to sponsor charter schools. The measure passed a vote of the House Education Committee. Under current state law, only individual school districts and CareerTech boards may sponsor charter schools.
"Charter Schools allow teachers and administrators to be more innovative and apply fresh, new ideas for teaching our students. And they also provide parents and students with more choices and a broader range of opportunities," said Jones, who chairs the House Education Committee.
Labels: 2007 Legislature, Charter Schools, Tad Jones
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