Louisiana Educator: Why Louisiana Needs HB 703

Louisiana Educator: Why Louisiana Needs HB 703:

Why Louisiana Needs HB 703

House Bill 703 was approved recently by the Louisiana House of Representatives. Now it must be approved by the Senate Education Committee in order to be considered by the full Senate. This bill prevents BESE from approving new charter schools over the objection of the local school board in any public school system that is rated "C" or better. Supporters of HB 703 do not believe that BESE should be allowed to override the will of the people in a school district and redirect their local tax monies to charter schools.

Approval of HB 703 by the Senate Education Committee is very unlikely unless all committee members are contacted by a large number of educators, parents and taxpayers. We need to send the committee members many emails asking them to vote "yes" on HB 703 if we are to prevent the increase of predatory charters.

The following is a reprint of another blog by Peter Greene that explains very clearly how predatory charters allow unscrupulous operators to cash on our tax dollars.

Charter$ & Ca$hing In

Since the President has declared this week National Charter School Appreciation & General Ain't Charters Swell Week, you are probably thinking, "How can I be part of the charter school excitement?"

In the past, many charters were launched that focused solidly on providing unique and exciting educational experiences for their communities. These schools were innovative. These schools were connected to their communities. These schools were icing on the public school system cake. And these schools were run by chumps. There's only one question you need to answer to gauge the success of your charter school-- am I making money.

Here's how to properly cash in on the charter school movement.

Diversify!

Not the school-- your portfolio. Set up multiple companies. Create a holding company that owns the building, and charge the school rent and facilitiesLouisiana Educator: Why Louisiana Needs HB 703: