“The passage today of SB 2 by the Texas Senate represents an important victory for quality, accountability and measured expansion of charter schools in Texas. SB 2 strikes an appropriate balance in encouraging the growth of high quality charter schools while ensuring that the Commissioner of Education has the necessary tools to provide effective quality control and oversight. Raise Your Hand Texas congratulates Senator Patrick for his leadership in balancing these interests, and in passing a strong bill for the benefit of Texas students.”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 11, 2013
Media Contact:
Shannon Ratliff, (512) 494-4081
sratliff@policydesign.com
Raise Your Hand Texas Praises Senate Passage
of Balanced Charter School Quality Legislation
(AUSTIN, TEXAS) Raise Your Hand Texas released the following statement from CEO Dr.
David Anthony on the passage of SB 2 relating to charter school quality by the Texas
Senate:
“The passage today of SB 2 by the Texas Senate represents an important victory for quality,
accountability and measured expansion of charter schools in Texas. SB 2 strikes an
appropriate balance in encouraging the growth of high quality charter schools while ensuring
that the Commissioner of Education has the necessary tools to provide effective quality
control and oversight. Raise Your Hand Texas congratulates Senator Patrick for his
leadership in balancing these interests, and in passing a strong bill for the benefit of Texas
students.”
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to lead effective change in their schools, and advocates for public policies that make public
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