Charter Schools and Federal Law - Fourth in the Series
I decided to create a separate thread about the federal law and charter schools. (I don't mention Special Education here as I will write a new thread on that issue and charter schools.)
To be clear, creation of charter schools is a right given to states. The federal government has NO say over charter law in each state.
However the feds give out a lot of money, via grants, for charters to plan and start-up. This has escalated under the Obama administration as Secretary Duncan is a huge fan.
Below is info straight from the US DOE and I am going to print it verbatim.
The Charter Schools Program CSP) was authorized in October 1994, under Title X, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended, 20 U.S.C. 8061-8067. The program was amended in October 1998 by the Charter School Expansion Act of 1998 and in January 2001 by the No Child Left Behind Act
To be clear, creation of charter schools is a right given to states. The federal government has NO say over charter law in each state.
The enactment of State charter school laws is solely a State prerogative, and the definition of a “charter school” under State law is a matter of State policy.
However the feds give out a lot of money, via grants, for charters to plan and start-up. This has escalated under the Obama administration as Secretary Duncan is a huge fan.
Below is info straight from the US DOE and I am going to print it verbatim.
The Charter Schools Program CSP) was authorized in October 1994, under Title X, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended, 20 U.S.C. 8061-8067. The program was amended in October 1998 by the Charter School Expansion Act of 1998 and in January 2001 by the No Child Left Behind Act
Mayor's Office Seeks Candidates for Families&Education Levy Oversight
From the Mayor's Office:
Council and Mayor seeking eight qualified individuals for
Families and Education Levy Oversight Committee
The City of Seattle is seeking candidates to fill eight citizen positions on the Families and Education Levy Oversight Committee. Approved by Seattle voters on November 8, the $232 million Levy will be effective from 2012 through 2018, providing funding for school readiness and early learning; academic achievement in elementary, middle and high schools; guidance and related support for college and career preparation; and student health services.
The Levy Oversight Committee (LOC) was established by Ordinance 123567 to make recommendations on the design and funding of Levy programs and to monitor the progress of Levy programs in meeting Levy outcomes and goals. In addition to making recommendations on the Levy Implementation and Evaluation Plan and the Partnership Agreement with Seattle Public Schools, the LOC reviews outcomes and indicators of progress, and