LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Gov. Rick Snyder's bid to boost base K-12 funding by the largest amount in years is contingent on Republican lawmakers agreeing to cut state aid in two areas they favor: cyber charter schools and the use of public funds to teach private or homeschool students.Spending on online charter schools and shared-time instruction has grown rapidly in recent years.
K-12 Boost Contingent On Cutting Cyber Schools, Shared Time
By DAVID EGGERT Associated Press, The Macomb Daily
Sun, 02/18/2018 - 4:10pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Michigan Macomb County Mount Clemens
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