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Florida legislature approves bill allowing Charter Schools to share space in public campuses, Sparking debate over school choice – Times of India
On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day legislative session, Florida lawmakers quietly passed a contentious education bill that could reshape the future of public schooling in the state. The move allows privately operated charter schools to “co-locate” within traditional public schools, essentially letting them operate rent-free inside taxpayer-funded campuses, including some that are high-performing but under-enrolled.The bill’s passage, finalized late Monday night with few members of the public present, marks a significant escalation in Florida’s long-standing campaign to expand school choice. As a national bellwether for conservative education reforms, Florida is once again at the ... Read more