The FLDOE admits they rig the game for charters and charters are allowed to discriminate.
You know it’s funny after these revelations, I thought there would be a bigger outcry. More people would be upset and maybe Tallahassee would want to do something to make the playing ground level, but thus far they have been met with a collective shrug.
In Jacksonville it was reported that an autistic boy was turned away from a charter school, because they said he wouldn’t be a good fit. You will find similar stories all across the state so where repellent it’s not that unusual, what is however is the state department of education said that was just fine.
From Action News Jax,
It’s against the law for public schools and charter schools to turn away students because of special needs.
However, Action News Jax learned there’s a catch.
The Florida Department of Education said it’s not discriminatory for charters to suggest a different school that would better serve a student with disabilities.
Well that’s quite the catch isn’t it. I mean what parent is going to want to send their child to a school who obviously doesn’t want them. The FLDOE has given charter schools CONTINUE READING:Education Matters: The FLDOE admits they rig the game for charters and charters are allowed to discriminate.