Ep. 221 Current Legislative Efforts on Opportunity Scholarships & Student Funding

Education Matters

This year’s legislative session seems to have multiple bills every single week that would impact our schools, districts, educators, families, and students if passed. The fast pace and volume are even faster and heavier than expected. The proposed legislation includes opportunity scholarships or vouchers, a new approach to funding schools through a weighted student funding formula, and significant changes to funds moving from districts to charter schools. We are pleased to be joined by those who will implement and be directly affected by new legislation and policy, including district leaders and parents. Guests: Dr. Kathy Spencer, Executive Director, Southeast Education Alliance Dr. Matthew Cheeseman, Superintendent, Beaufort County Schools Steve Curtis, Finance Officer & Director of Auxiliary Services, Pamlico County Schools Susan Book, Parent, and Public School Advocate