A judge has invalidated a controversial Los Angeles Unified policy that restricted charter schools from using facilities at 346 campuses. This policy, planned for the upcoming school year, aimed to restrict charters from entering schools designated for specific programs like those for Black students and low-performing schools. The ruling is seen as a significant win for charter schools, whose advocates argue that such restrictions violate California law and hinder educational opportunities for students. The school district is currently considering whether to appeal the ruling.
"This is a victory for all public school families and a critical affirmation of the rights of charter public school students across Los Angeles," said Myrna Castrejón, president and chief executive of California Charter Schools Assn., which filed the litigation against Los Angeles Unified and its Board of Education.
The policy had effectively barred charter schools from moving onto campuses with certain designations - including those with a special program for Black students, low-performing 'priority' schools, and community schools.
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