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Post by Logan on Feb 27, 2017 18:49:12 GMT -6
Legislation that would give charters first right to public school buildings clears committeeA bill that would grant Arkansas charter schools the right to use public school facilities that are unused or underutilized advanced out of the Senate Education committee Wednesday on a voice vote with some dissent. "It’s to prevent empty buildings from sitting and falling down while we’re not using them. It’s as simple as that," Sen. Alan Clark (R-Lonsdale), lead sponsor of the bill, said in an interview. "It allows charter schools to access those buildings if they have a need and if the building’s not being used." Senate Bill 308 also gives charter schools the right of first refusal to purchase or lease a public school facility at fair market value. Democratic lawmakers voiced several concerns. "We keep talking about local control, but this is taking away local control," Sen. Linda Chesterfield (D-Little Rock) said. Read more: www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2017/02/22/legislation-that-would-give-charters-first-right-to-public-school-buildings-clears-committee
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