The Kentucky General Assembly passed HB 9, a bill that makes major improvements to the state’s charter school law, most notably by providing a permanent funding mechanism for charter schools. As one of only seven states without any operating charter schools and the innovation and equity in education they bring, Kentucky stands to finish the… Continue reading Kentucky General Assembly Passes HB 9, Makes Major Improvements to State’s Charter School Law
“There is much to applaud in the President’s FY23 proposed budget for education. Many students in vulnerable populations, including those from low-income communities, students with disabilities, and multilingual students would benefit from significantly increased funding. We were also pleased to see $20 billion in Title I funding as well as increased proposed funding for Historically Black… Continue reading President Biden’s Budget Shows Support and Increased Funding for Title I, IDEA and HBCUs; Flat Funding for the Charter Schools Program
Two months into the 2022 state legislative sessions, we are seeing a significant amount of activity on charter school legislation. In some states, the legislative sessions have come to a close, but the fight is still alive in others. The National Alliance and on-the-ground partners will continue to advocate for our schools in at-risk states… Continue reading Charter School Updates in the States, Spring 2022
Statement from Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, on the House passage of the fiscal year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. “We are grateful to our allies in Congress who believe in and advocate for charter schools, which are student-centered, tuition-free, and always public. “Charter schools are an important… Continue reading House Passes 2022 Omnibus Bill with Charter Schools Program Funding
Passed with unanimous and bipartisan support from both the House and Senate chambers, a bill (HB 43) to improve charter school facilities funding was signed into law this week by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. In the past, public charter schools in New Mexico have been subject to inadequate facility funding, leading to shortfalls that undermined… Continue reading New Mexico Charter Schools Win with New Law Supporting Facilities Funding
It is up to each state to determine the laws by which their citizens will abide. Whether that’s voting or gun rights, taxes, or marital law, folks in different states have different opportunities. Already in 2022, there are big changes happening across the country in arguably the most important sphere of policy: public education, and… Continue reading 4 Governors Talking About Charter Schools in 2022 State of the State Addresses
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released the thirteenth edition of an annual report that measures state charter school laws against the National Alliance’s model charter school law. The model law is comprised of 21 essential components focused on flexibility, accountability, and equity. Each year, the National Alliance analyzes, scores, and ranks each state’s charter… Continue reading National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Releases Thirteenth Edition of Charter School Law Rankings Report
2021 was a remarkable year in many ways for the charter school sector. While the nation continued struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, PreK-12 education emerged as a critical issue across the country. 1.4 million students left district schools and a record number of new students enrolled in charter schools. Meanwhile, state legislators made bold changes… Continue reading Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws, 2022
As the 2022 state legislative sessions kick-off, the National Alliance is working in a variety of states to ensure positive conditions for charter schools to flourish. There are six states in particular where we’re working with partners to advance charter school bills. Last fall, newly inaugurated Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin upset former Governor Terry McAuliffe for the… Continue reading A Look Ahead for 2022 State Legislative Sessions and Charter Schools
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