Bill Cassidy Holds Event on Expanding Access to Charter Schools After Introducing Bill to Cut ‘Red Tape’

Bill Cassidy holds event on expanding access to charter schools after introducing bill to cut ‘red tape’

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, led by its chairman Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), held an event focused on expanding access to charter schools, with an emphasis on how Congress and the Education Department plan to ensure…

Bill Cassidy holds event on expanding access to charter schools after introducing bill to cut ‘red tape’ - Washington Examiner

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, led by its chairman Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), held an event focused on expanding access to charter schools, with an emphasis on how Congress and the Education Department plan to ensure the schools have sufficient facilities and capital. The Thursday event came two days after Cassidy introduced the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act. His legislation seeks to improve charter sch…

Senate Panel Hearing Spotlights Charter Schools for Special-Needs Kids

Sen. Bill Cassidy on Thursday urged parents and school choice advocates to continue efforts to promote the educational benefits of charter schools, with an emphasis on children with special needs. Cassidy, R-La., who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, hosted a hearing on the charter school movement, “Chartering Excellence: A Policy Briefing on Charter School Innovation.” The hearing shed light on ways to increase …