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National survey also reveals support for education options, including full-time online learning, cuts across party lines, racial identities and trends highest with younger voters

Today’s lawsuit filed by charter schools in Michigan and Ohio rightly challenges the Biden Administration’s decision to limit important educational options for families who want to decide what public school is best for their children. As parents of charter school students, we remain concerned that U.S. Department of Education’s new regulations are incredibly bureaucratic, cumbersome and ultimately will limit important educational options for families who want to decide what public school is best for their children.

Recently the Biden administration announced its final version of its new Charter Schools Program grant competition criteria and regulations. While PSO is pleased to see some changes made that our parents recommended, we believe the final rule will continue to limit important educational options for families who want to decide what public school is best for their children.

Today, Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill 1552 into law, which expands access to virtual education options for students as well as providing increased funding for Missouri’s charter schools. The legislation is vital to continue the expansion of school choice efforts in the state.

Today the National Coalition for Public School Options (PSO) filed an amicus brief urging the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to allow the state’s new charter school law to go into effect as intended by the state legislature.

The Texas Chapter of the National Coalition for Public School Options (PSO-TX) today applauded Governor Abbott’s call for a public school system where the money follows the student, ensuring parents are fully empowered to choose the school that is best for their children.

Jefferson City, MO – The Missouri State Senate last Wednesday (April 6) passed House Bill 1552 related to charter schools and parental choice in education. Many have applauded passage of the measure as a step forward in bringing greater options to parents and students throughout Missouri, particularly for charter schools. Others, however, believe there is more to be done.

As the Florida Legislature adjourned the 2022 Legislative Session sine die on Monday, both the House and Senate passed SB 2524 relating to education, as part of the FY 2022-23 state budget. This 180+ page bill significantly changes Florida law relating to school choice and was largely crafted behind closed doors and with no public input.

The National Coalition for Public School Options (PSO) praised a decision by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals today to suspend a temporary injunction against the establishment of charter schools in the state.