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The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Honors 16 Bipartisan State and Congressional Lawmakers with the 2022 Champion for Charter Schools Award

The National Alliance for Public Schools honored 16 bipartisan State and Federal Lawmakers with the 2022 Champion for Charter Schools Award, recognizing these leaders’ commitment as lawmakers to seeing charter schools thrive and expand in their state and across the US. These lawmakers earned this distinction for their tireless efforts supporting these unique public schools… Continue reading The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Honors 16 Bipartisan State and Congressional Lawmakers with the 2022 Champion for Charter Schools Award

The National Alliance Celebrates Permanent Charter School Funding in Kentucky

The National Alliance celebrates the Kentucky Legislature’s override of Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of HB 9, a landmark bill that makes major improvements to the state’s charter school law by most notably providing a permanent funding mechanism for charter schools. Until now, Kentucky has been one of only seven states in the nation without any… Continue reading The National Alliance Celebrates Permanent Charter School Funding in Kentucky

Idaho 2022 Legislative Session Concludes with Mixed Results For Charter Schools

“The Idaho Legislature adjourned March 31 yielding mixed results for charter schools in one of the nation’s fastest growing states,” says Blake Youde, Executive Director of the Idaho Charter School Network. “Historic increases in professional salaries and benefits are always appreciated, and now charter schools are able to certify their own teachers so they can best… Continue reading Idaho 2022 Legislative Session Concludes with Mixed Results For Charter Schools

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools’ Statement Regarding Kentucky Governor Beshear’s Ill-Conceived Veto of HB 9

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear unwisely vetoed HB 9, a landmark bill that would have made major improvements to the state’s charter school law, most notably by providing a permanent funding mechanism for charter schools. Kentucky is one of only seven states in the nation without any operating charter schools. Charter schools predominately serve underserved communities… Continue reading The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools’ Statement Regarding Kentucky Governor Beshear’s Ill-Conceived Veto of HB 9

Case Study on Oklahoma’s 2021 Redbud School Funding Act

In June 2021, SB 229, the Oklahoma Redbud School Funding Act (Redbud Act), passed the state legislature on a bipartisan vote and was signed into law by the governor. The Redbud Act dedicates $38.5 million in medical marijuana tax revenues to provide annual grants of $330 per pupil to school districts and to charter schools… Continue reading Case Study on Oklahoma’s 2021 Redbud School Funding Act

Kentucky General Assembly Passes HB 9, Makes Major Improvements to State’s Charter School Law

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

Charter School Updates in the States, Spring 2022

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

New Mexico Charter Schools Win with New Law Supporting Facilities 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

4 Governors Talking About Charter Schools in 2022 State of the State Addresses

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

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