Legislature removes cap on charter schools in North Carolina

From The Raleigh News & Observer: The North Carolina legislature has voted to eliminate the 100-school limit on charter schools in the state. Charter supporters had argued that parents unhappy with traditional public schools were clamoring for more choices. Even with the cap eliminated, charter school organizers seeking to open campuses will need to win approval from the State Board of Education


JANUARY 2011...from The Raleigh News & Observer: Republicans who will take control of the North Carolina legislature are promising to lift the state limit of 100 charter schools.