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Democrats' dispute on charter schools stalls state education bills

Two bills to reshape Washington's education system stalled in committee Friday creating something of a standoff between supporters and education committee chairwoman Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell.

By Mike Baker And Donna Blankinship

The Associated Press

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OLYMPIA — Two bills to reshape Washington's education system stalled in committee Friday, missing a key deadline amid a dispute among Democratic lawmakers.

Sen. Rodney Tom, D-Bellevue, said education committee chairwoman Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell, refused to allow a vote on measures related to charter schools and teacher evaluations, but McAuliffe disagreed with the description of their quarrel.

McAuliffe said she opposes the charter-school bill and will not allow it to pass out of committee