Board of Education to weigh in on new rules governing Florida charter schools
Florida’s Board of Education will examine new rules governing charter schools set by state lawmakers last Session. LobbyTools reports that the board is scheduled to meet June 21-22 at Palm Beach State College, to go over the details of HB 7029, the 160-page omnibus education bill. One potential issue is a modified rule on how charter schools can qualify for construction and capital funds. A change could allow charters to qualify for money after being open only two years, instead of three. Also.…