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The legislation would give school districts facing declining enrollment more power to limit charter schools and would make it harder for charter schools to occupy district buildings
Colorado lawmakers will consider two bills affecting charter schools this session. One would benefit charter schools authorized by the state. One would give local school boards more control over charters.
Colorado State Board strips school district of exclusive chartering authority as University Prep argues Adams 14 has unfairly treated charter schools and disregarded State Board orders.
A Colorado bill would give charter schools more opportunity to teach students with disabilities. But are charters ready for the responsibility?
Evan Semón/Chalkbeat A bill introduced in the Colorado legislature would grant school districts broad discretion to turn down charter school applications if opening a new school would negatively affect long-range plans, enrollment, or district finances. If successful, the change would represent a major shift in the balance of power between school districts and charter schools in a state with some of the most charter-friendly policies in the nation. Bill sponsor state Rep. Jennifer Bacon, who also serves on the Denver school board, said declining enrollment in many school districts makes ope...