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IPS superintendent calls for state investigation into charter schools - fox59.com

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IPS superintendent calls for state investigation into charter schools

White claims charter schools student dumping policy costs city schools $500,000 in aid this year.

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Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Eugene G. White

Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Eugene G. White

Indianapolis

Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Eugene G. White called for a state investigation Monday. White called for the state to investigate what he calls an illegal charter schools practice that will cost his district $500,000 in state aid this year.

In a letter to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett, White claims that charter schools are intentionally waiting until after the states average daily membership date to release special needs, homeless and other difficult to place students back to IPS, thereby keeping state aid for the students, while shouldering