A multi-pronged Republican effort would increase funding for charter schools and certain districts. Critics say it would hurt many traditional public school students.
The proposals have been sharply criticized by Democrats and traditional public school leaders, who argue that the changes would come at the expense of thousands of students in traditional public schools.
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Republican lawmakers are advancing major changes to the state’s school funding system to benefit charter schools and districts with relatively low property tax values.