CHARTER BILL MOVES FORWARD IN HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

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Lisa Buie  February 12, 2020
A bill that would provide more ways for charter schools to gain approval took another step toward becoming law today.

The Florida House Education Committee approved HB 953, which would grant state colleges and universities the authority to approve charter schools. The bill also designates the college or university board of trustees as the local educational agency for accepting responsibilities and receiving federal funds for the charter schools it sponsors.

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