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SJ 6 - Authorizes the Board of Education to Establish Charter Schools - Virginia Key Vote

Timeline

Senate Bill Failed
Feb. 15, 2016
Introduced
Dec. 9, 2015

Related Issues

K-12 Education

Stage Details

Legislation - Bill Failed (Senate) (19-21) - Feb. 15, 2016

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Title: Authorizes the Board of Education to Establish Charter Schools

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the Board of Education to establish charter schools.

Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Dec. 9, 2015

Title: Authorizes the Board of Education to Establish Charter Schools

Mark D. Obenshain (VA - R) (Out Of Office)