Taxpayers and charter schools

School choice in the form of charter schools offers parents good options for their children’s education. But corporate welfare in the form of taxpayer-funded construction of private facilities is another matter entirely. Once again, the Legislature is on track to favor charters over public schools, with the House considering diverting tens of millions of dollars…

FSBA Daily Updates: Legislative Session 04-02-2015

TODAY’S HAPPENINGS In the House Judiciary Committee: HB 19 – School Safety by Steube — PASSED Permits school superintendent, with approval of the school board, to authorize school safety designee to carry concealed weapon or firearm on school property; provides requirements for school safety designees; provides exception to prohibition on possession of firearms or other…