Public Schools Could Send Less Money to PA’s Cyber Charters

Cyber charter reform that could save public schools $616M advances with unclear future in Pa. Senate

At least some of its concepts have support in both chambers, but the issue has always been complicated by the commonwealth’s tricky education politics.

Cybercharter schools in Pa. would see funding cut under bill passed by the state House

By MARK SCOLFORO HARRISBURG — A Democratic-sponsored proposal to limit per-student payments to Pennsylvania’s cybercharter schools and make other changes to how they operate narrowly passed the state House on Wednesday over Republican objections that it would imperil the online learning programs. The 104-98 vote, with only two Republicans in favor, sets down a marker on the perennially contentious issue of school funding as state lawmakers work …

Public schools could send less money to PA’s cyber charters

HARRISBURG — Public school districts in Pennsylvania could save more than $600 million annually under a bill that the state House passed Wednesday to cap the tuition they pay to cyber charters. The bill is part of a several-year effort to boost oversight and cut spending on cyber charter schools. At least some of its concepts have support in both chambers, but the issue has always been complicated by the commonwealth’s tricky education politics.…

Cyber Charter Reform that Could Save Public Schools $616M Advances with Unclear Future in Pa. Senate

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Public school districts in Pennsylvania could save more than $600 million annually under a bill that the state House passed Wednesday to cap the tuition they pay to cyber charters. Article by Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA The bill is part of a several-year effort to boost oversight and cut spending on cyber charter schools. At least some of its concepts have support in both chambers, but the issue has always been complicated by …

Cyber Charter Reform That Could Save Public Schools $616M Advances With Unclear Future in Pa. Senate

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Public school districts in Pennsylvania could save more than $600 million annually under a bill that the state House passed Wednesday to cap the tuition they pay to cyber charters. The bill is part of a severa…