http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2005/11/05/news/education/622e5d9cad47bfd2862570b000156c6b.txt
The debate about charters in Nebraska, one of only 10 states without a charter school law, is being brought to the fore by a threat to merge the state's elementary-only districts (Class I schools) with K-12 districts. Small-school advocates are seeking to repeal the new merger law, but are looking ahead to what they will do if they lose. Pushing for charter schools is high on the list. "It's been discussed quite a bit," said Mike Nolles of Class I's United, a group representing the elementary-only districts. State senators working with small-school supporters are looking at options for giving parents as much choice as possible, including charter schools. To date, there has been little discussion about charter schools in Nebraska, in part because of the presence of Class I schools, but also because there is a law allowing parents to send their children to any school they choose, said John Bonaiuto of the Nebraska Association of School Boards.
Source: Sioux City Journal
Date: 11/07/2005
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