CCSA Update:

Since Monday, thousands of charter school supporters have called legislators and the Governor urging the restoration of the charter school categorical block grant growth money which was cut from the budget bill.  This $110 cut per student was unacceptable, and we joined forces to make our voices heard.

We are pleased to inform you that late this morning, the Governor and Democratic leaders announced an agreement on the remaining parts of the budget.  Included in that agreement, according to a summary document on the key deal points, is growth funding for the Charter School Categorical Block Grant, and language to improve operations, increase access to facilities, and ease cash flow problems. 

While we haven’t seen actual language, and may not see it until Tuesday when the Legislature is expected to vote on this agreement, it appears that the $50 million that was cut has been restored!

We are very encouraged by these developments and thank the governor for being such a strong supporter of charter schools and for responding to the thousands of charter school supporters who let their voices be heard this week.

THANK YOU to everyone who has helped us respond quickly to changing circumstances and who made their voices heard.