Earlier this month, a district court judge temporarily stopped part of a “school choice” bill from taking effect, but a Montana Department of Justice lawyer said this week the order also identifies stumbling blocks that can be addressed.
Charter schools are destined to become a part of Montana’s education landscape following the passage of two “choice school” laws this past legislative session, and despite the naysayers, the concept has a proven track record that would be a welcome addition to public education in the state.
Two Flathead Valley women recently appointed to a new state commission that will authorize and oversee charter schools in Montana are optimistic that the “choice school” model will ultimately prove to be a valuable addition to the state’s public education system, even as the concept faces some initial legal hurdles and fierce criticism.
A new autonomous state commission established by one of Montana’s recently passed charter school laws is beginning to take shape this month, even as a district court judge in Helena