Bill Purpose:
Increases lottery preference in the charter school selection system for students in the geographic zone of a school.
Bill Sponsor:
Peterson (D)
Committee:
Education
OPEN Comments:
OPEN advocates strong neighborhood schools, but this bill could be used by schools in privileged neighborhoods to keep underprivileged students out. We would support an amendment addressing the prevention of keeping less-resourced students from more-resourced schools.
Link to Digest:
legis.la.gov
Current Status:
Pending Senate Education
OPEN Position:
Watching
Committee Hearing Date:
Pending — check back soon
Who’s Involved:
Pending — check back soon
