Florida colleges, universities could sponsor charter schools

Date:

April 27, 2021

The Senate on Monday passed a measure that could lead to state colleges and universities sponsoring charter schools.

Senators voted 29-11 to approve the bill (SB 1028), which would allow higher institutions, after receiving the go-ahead from the Department of Education, to solicit applications for charter schools.

State colleges currently are permitted to work with school districts to develop charter schools that offer secondary education and an option for students to receive associate degrees upon graduation.

The colleges can sponsor one charter school under certain conditions. Sen. Shevrin Jones, D-West Park, asked during a debate last week why the bill is necessary if a pathway already exists for colleges to sponsor schools.

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Florida colleges, universities could sponsor charter schools

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