Four States Pursuing Facilities Funding for Charter Schools in 2023
Access and funding for high-quality school facilities remain a top priority for public charter schools and their advocates during the 2023 state legislative sessions.
Access and funding for high-quality school facilities remain a top priority for public charter schools and their advocates during the 2023 state legislative sessions.
2022 turned out to be a dynamic year for charter schools, as many state lawmakers recognized the fact parents want more schooling options that fit their children’s unique needs. In total, close to 50% of states with charter school laws gained at least one legislative win.
2022 was another consequential year of state-level legislative activity for charter schools.
Education played a significant role in the 2022 election cycle in America—and parents remain a key voting bloc. While control of the U.S. Congress hangs in the balance with a handful of races still too close to call, signs are clear that charter schools will emerge on stronger footing.
Earlier this month, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the state budget into law. Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools, issued the following statement.
The National Alliance for Public Schools honored 16 bipartisan State and Federal Lawmakers with the 2022 Champion for Charter Schools Award, recognizing these leaders’ commitment as lawmakers to seeing charter schools thrive and expand in their state and across the US.