A state charter schools commission that’s being reestablished after voters overwhelmingly approved a controversial amendment to the state’s constitution is one step closer to reality. Along with the State Board of Education, the commission can approve charter schools over the objection of local school boards.
Members of the State Board of Education’s Charter Committee selected seven names from nominations submitted by Gov. Deal, Lieutenant Gov. Casey Cagle and House Speaker David Ralston.
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