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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Charter school bills become law

Three new education laws are on the books. All of them pave a smoother path for the creation of charter schools in Georgia. The first signed today Governor Sonny Perdue makes it easier for charter school petitioners to seek approval and expands funding. The other two boosts funding to charter schools' infrastructure and gives school personnel access to state health insurance.

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