http://www.idahopress.com/articles/2007/02/22/news/news3.txt
Following charges that public charter school students are being charged exorbitant fees to participate in extracurricular activities, the Idaho Senate Education Committee heard testimony last week on a bill that would allow traditional public schools to charge charter schools no more than $150 per year for each student who participates in extracurricular activities at a traditional school. The $150 fee is meant to pay for the impact that students would have on facilities like gyms and fields. The bill also forbids traditional public schools from using a charter student's status to determine eligibility for activities. All students would be given an equal opportunity to participate or demonstrate their skill. Sen. Russ Fulcher, who is sponsoring the bill, said his measure was an attempt at compromise and that the $150 fee limit was arrived at through talks with internal budget analysts. The committee will resume discussion of the bill this week.
Source: Idaho Press Tribune
Date: 02/22/2007
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