June 6, 2003
Texas Is Set to Create an Online Charter School With Universities' Help
The Texas Legislature is expected to pass a bill that would create a virtual charter school so students from kindergarten through high school can take courses online. The school would be run by two state universities.
The legislation would establish a pilot program allowing up to 2,000 primary and secondary students to enroll in an online school. The two universities, yet to be selected, would oversee its operations. At least seven other states have created similar
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