Nebraska lawmakers will again debate the merits of allowing charter schools in the 2016 session.

Senator Tyson Larson of O’Neill has brought similar bills in the past, and says he thinks there should be more choices for parents and students…

 

Charter schools receive public funding, but usually operate independently of an established school district.

Larson says charter schools should look to admit all types of students…

 

Larson says recent results from charter schools in Washington D.C. are encouraging…

 

Larson says forming charter schools would force other public schools to improve their delivery of education.