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- Referred to education
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to increasing the cap on the total number of charter schools in the state to four hundred sixty
Purpose
To increase the number of charters available for issuance to charter schools New York State to four hundred sixty.
Summary of provisions
This bill would amend section 2852 of the Education Law to increase the charter school cap from two to four hundred sixty. Two hundred thirty of the new charters would be subject to the approval of the SUNY Board of Trustees, two hundred thirty of the new charters would be subject to the approval of the other chartering entities.
Justification
Currently, the number of charters available to be issued in New York State is decreasing rapidly. Given the growth and success of charter schools here in New York, it is reasonable to believe that the current cap will be reached in the near future. This legislation would make the appropriate changes necessary to raise the cap to allow for continued growth and educational success.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
July 1, 2010.
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