Charter School Opponents Want DOE To Charge Rent - NY1.com

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Charter School Opponents Want DOE To Charge Rent

By: NY1 News

The battle over Charter Schools and whether or not they should be allowed to use space in public school buildings free of charge is playing out in court.

At issue are some 100 charter schools.

One parents' group estimates the city loses $100 million annually by not charging the charters rent.

"My biggest advocate are my children and I have to advocate for them so I want to see changes made. Big changes made," said one lawsuit supporter.

"Right now, basically they're getting a free ride that's money that could be collected and not only