“Florida Board of Education signs off on a charter school expansion” via The Associated Press — Florida’s Board of Education has approved new rules allowing charter schools, specifically “schools of hope,” to operate inside traditional public school facilities at no cost. This expansion, building on a law signed by DeSantis, requires public school districts to share their underutilized spaces — including classrooms, gyms and cafeterias — and provide services like maintenance and security to the co-located charters. Supporters argue this offers better educational opportunities for students in low-performing areas. However, public school advocates slammed the move as “parasitic,” warning it will drain critical resources from traditional schools. State Board members defended the policy, arguing that such charter programs are necessary because the public school system has failed to support its students.
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