Gov. Snyder Signs Colbeck Bill Expanding Cyber Schools in Michigan
The bill was signed into law on Tuesday.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Northville Superintendent Opposes Bill Sent to Gov. Snyder that Expands Cyber Schools
Sen. Patrick Colbeck, who sponsored the bill, says he plans to continue advocating for lifting the cap on cyber schools.
A bill sponsored by state Sen. Patrick Colbeck (R-Canton) to increase the number of cyber schools in Michigan has passes the Senate and House. But not everyone, including Northville superintendent Mary Kay Gallagher, is a fan. "I am disappointed that the Cyber School legislation, even with modification, has passed the House and Senate, as it does not fully address the concerns about transparency and effectiveness," Gallagher said. "Allowing public dollars to go to for-profit companies without a proven model of effectiveness for cyber education." Senate Bill 619 now awaits Gov. Rick Synder's signature. Specifically, the bill calls for the state to open the number of cyber schools from its current number, 2, to an eventual 15 by 2014. The …
Linda Burnett
1:06 pm on Sunday, May 6, 2012
Cyber school is appropriate for some students, but responsible implementation is crucial. Even with knowledge that cyber school operators have been the subject of investigation due to poor performance and elevating enrollment numbers to maximize revenue, Colbeck remains committed to unlimited expansion. He touts commitment to government transparency and excellence in education yet opposed several… more ›
Patrick J Oneil
6:16 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Absolutely Denise! I tend to vote republican but this administration along with Colbeck have been practicing legislative child abuse. Its time for them to leave. more ›