But opponents see the legislation as part of a continuing effort to privatize education by expanding the reach of charter schools, even though such schools are public.
“We’re creating a segregated system that will not fix the issue but is going to create deeper issues, putting charter schools against our public school system,” said Rep. Shevrin Jones, D-West Park, during a press conference Wednesday before the House began its budget discussions.
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4/12/2017
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