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Georgia Lawmakers Approve Legislation Providing Key Funding and Resources to Charter Schools

The Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) led a successful policy and advocacy campaign in support of charter school funding and resource equity during the 2021 legislative session. GCSA’s work with state policymakers and local stakeholders enabled the passage of Senate Bill 59, a significant piece of charter school legislation that provides increased funding and flexibility for… Continue reading Georgia Lawmakers Approve Legislation Providing Key Funding and Resources to Charter Schools

Nevada Legislature Expands Education Opportunities for All

The 2021 Nevada legislative session ended yesterday with a big win for Silver State students. Not only did the legislature protect equitable operations funding for Nevada’s successful public charter school sector, they also provided $15 million in COVID relief funding through AB495 to Title I charter schools, which serve many of the state’s underserved students and families. This dedicated funding will help schools, teachers, and leaders serve more than 16,000 students from low-income backgrounds who attend… Continue reading Nevada Legislature Expands Education Opportunities for All

Positive and Negative Charter School Legislation in the States in 2021

As several state legislative sessions come to a close, we continue to see solid progress in enacting positive charter school legislation across the country. However, a few troublesome bills remain alive as well. A few of our biggest highlights: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law a game-changing bill that sets a high bar for… Continue reading Positive and Negative Charter School Legislation in the States in 2021

A Silver Lining of the Pandemic Shines in Iowa as Charter School Reform Bill Becomes Law

Iowa passed a charter school law in 2002. Since then, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has worked to improve the law to ensure more Iowans have the options for an education that meets their learning needs. A Strong Legislative Partnership Begins In 2017, Mark Jacobs of Reaching Higher Iowa (RHI) contacted the National Alliance to analyze the state’s charter school law (which was ranked 41 out… Continue reading A Silver Lining of the Pandemic Shines in Iowa as Charter School Reform Bill Becomes Law

Student Access to World-Class Education Options Expanded in Iowa

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Todd Ziebarth, Senior Vice President of State Advocacy and Support for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, issued a statement following the enactment of a game-changing public charter school bill in Iowa: “Iowa students and families deserve more education opportunities. This was made even more clear during the pandemic, as Governor Kim Reynolds… Continue reading Student Access to World-Class Education Options Expanded in Iowa

An Unlikely Bill Strengthens Wyoming’s Charter School Law

Each year, we survey the states to see where we can expect charter school legislation to be introduced and if it will be helpful or harmful to charter schools and students in the state. Most years it’s easy to predict which states will be active and what types of legislation will be introduced, but we still conduct this due… Continue reading An Unlikely Bill Strengthens Wyoming’s Charter School Law

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Issues Statement on the Passage of a Stronger Charter School Law in Wyoming

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Todd Ziebarth, Senior Vice President of State Advocacy for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, issued a statement following the passage of a new public charter school bill in Wyoming: “The National Alliance congratulates Wyoming on the significant improvements made to its public charter school law with the passage of SEA 74. Due… Continue reading National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Issues Statement on the Passage of a Stronger Charter School Law in Wyoming

Maine Families Push Against Anti-Charter School Legislation—and Win

The collective action of Maine’s 10 public charter schools and their supporters led to a decisive win this week in the Pine Tree state with the defeat of bill LD604 that created a far-ranging threat to how charter schools would operate.  The bill, as originally drafted, would have effectively cut off expansion of charter schools… Continue reading Maine Families Push Against Anti-Charter School Legislation—and Win

New Report Shows Charter Schools Generate Little if Any “Fiscal Impact” on Rhode Island School Districts

Washington, D.C. – The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released a new report that debunks arguments against charter school growth in Rhode Island due to fiscal impact. Data in the report show charter schools cause no fiscal impact on district schools that would merit capping the number of charter schools in Rhode Island at 35.… Continue reading New Report Shows Charter Schools Generate Little if Any “Fiscal Impact” on Rhode Island School Districts

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