House passes bill authorizing charter schools in North Dakota
North Dakota is one step closer to welcoming public charter schools. A bill clearing the House this week would allow these independently run, publicly funded schools to open outside traditional school districts—if communities want them. Supporters see new opportunities, especially in areas where schools are at risk of closing. Critics worry about funding being stretched too thin. As the bill heads back to the Senate, the debate continues: is this innovation in education, or division of already limited resources?
With the legislation seemingly headed to Governor Armstrong after concurrence, we’re about to move the debate out of politics and into the real world where we’ll find out for sure. That is, if we’re paying close attention and remember how we got here. Michael Achterling with North Dakota Monitor has the full story. Bill details are below.
SB 2241
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the authorization and administration of public charter schools; and to provide for a legislative management report.
House Sponsors: Bosch (R, District 30), Heinert (R, District 32), Lefor (R, District 37),
Senate Sponsors: Axtman (R, District 7), Hogue (R, District 38), Schaible (R, District 31),
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