http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/2579417.shtml
On March 27, the Maine Senate voted 18-16 to reject legislation to allow the creation of charter schools in the state. The bill would have allowed up to 20 charter schools to open in the state to serve children at risk of failing or dropping out. Eligible students would have had to be at least one year behind their peers, have a high record of absenteeism, or some special need. Opponents of the bill said charter schools would drain funding from local public schools, and that existing school systems can adequately provide alternative education. Supporters of the bill included two members of the Senate running for governor, Peter Mills and Chandler Woodcock. "We should not focus so much on funding," Woodcock said, but rather do what's best for the students. Judith Jones of the Maine Association for Charter Schools said she hoped the vote would go her way in the House, and, if not, "there's always next year."
Source: Maine Today
Date: 03/28/2006
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