Charter Schools - Signed legislation enabling parents, teachers, colleges and business groups to create publicly funded charter schools. Charter schools will allow more creativity and freedom in education
and also improve the overall system through choice and competition. Nearly 50 charter schools have opened since September 1997, serving almost 10,000 students.
Source: NJ Governor’s web site, “By the Numbers”
Dec 25, 2000
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