Ford's Charter Schools Bill Wins Approval

Senator John Ford's bill that would establish a charter school district pilot program passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee by a 10-6 vote today.

Currently, certain school districts are allowed to have individual charter schools within their jurisdiction. Charter schools are supported by state funding, but exempt from many state regulations. Senate Bill 2100 would establish a trial program allowing 10 entire school districts in Oklahoma to become charter districts.

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