S 414
An Act relative to local approval for charter schools
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Bill overview
This bill, S.414, aims to require charter schools seeking to operate in Massachusetts communities to obtain local approval from the city or town where they plan to be located. Currently, charter school authorization is largely handled at the state level. This legislation would shift some of that authority to local governments, giving them a greater voice in the establishment of charter schools within their communities. The bill seeks to ensure that local communities have a say in the potential impact of charter schools on their schools and resources.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Michael O. Moore
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