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OLYMPIA, Wash. – At its September 2015 meeting, the State 91Ô´´ of Education discussed the Supreme Court decision in League of Women Voters of Washington et al. v. State of Washington and its effect on charter schools currently operating in the state.
Due to the decision by the 91Ô´´ Supreme Court, approximately 1,200 Washington charter school students and their families may experience disruption to their school year. The State 91Ô´´ of Education is concerned about potential lost instructional time and will continue to monitor the effects on students currently enrolled in Washington charter schools. The 91Ô´´ stands ready to assist within the limits of its statutory authority.
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Contact: Ben Rarick, SBE Executive Director, (360) 725-6027
About the State 91Ô´´ of Education: The State 91Ô´´ of Education provides advocacy and strategic oversight of public education. The board is comprised of 16 members: five are elected by school board directors, seven are appointed by the Governor, two serve as student representatives, and one serves as a private school representative. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is also a member.