New Michigan Laws for 2012 Govern Foreclosures, Schools, Fireworks and Jobless Benefits
Farmington officials are on record opposing the new law that lifts the cap on charter schools.
Among the laws that take effect in 2012 is a measure strongly opposed by Farmington Public Schools officials. State legislators and the governor are lifting and eventually removing a limit of 150 university-authorized charter schools statewide. When the 2011-12 academic year ends next June, the number of charter schools that may be authorized doubles to 300 through 2012 and later reaches 500 through 2014. After that, there's no cap. Free public charter schools must participate in state assessments under the new law. "Charter schools play a critical role in providing Michigan students and parents with alterative educational options," Snyder said in a Dec. 20 signing statement. "This reform gives families who are trapped in failing schools …
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