Charter School Expansion Passes

A bill to expand public charter schools in the state is sitting on Governor Bryant’s desk for final approval.
If approved, students from Mississippi school districts with academic ratings of C, D, or F will be able to cross district lines to attend charter schools elsewhere in the state. The measure also takes away per pupil tax revenue from districts that students exit.
Supporters say the measure improves chances for rural charter schools, but opponents dispute whether charter schools perform better than traditional public schools and say taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to support schools elsewhere.