Snyder's draft of major K-12 changes ‘opens the door to private investors'
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| Corporate Ed Reform It's About The Money |
Gov. Rick Snyder has made it clear he believes the state needs to restructure the way it pays for and oversees public education.
The draft of his new act to govern the financing of education would allow K-12 students to choose school districts, expand use of online learning and hand out monetary incentives of $2,500 per semester for finishing high school early.
If and when it makes its way through the legislative process, the proposed Michigan Public Education Finance Act would replace the School Aid Act of 1979.
And, while the governor believes the steps are necessary to create “career-ready citizens,” local educators and some legislators have their doubts.
“What this move does is open the door for private investors to get into