2019 Senate Bill 251

Mandate universities admit students from charter schools they authorize

Introduced in the Senate

April 9, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Betty Alexander (D-5)

To mandate that a state university that authorizes (charters) a public school academy (charter school) must admit any student who applies from that school, and provide “remediation” if the student is unable to perform at the same level as those who must meet the university’s usual admissions standards.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Career Readiness