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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Will other schools accept Clayton students?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Some Clayton County parents will be happy to know a House committee passed a bill that will give them vouchers to send their children to private school or another public school.
Senate Bill 458 provides an escape for families if their school loses accreditation or fails to meet state and federal testing goals for seven consecutive years. Clayton has until Sept. 1 to meet nine mandates set by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or else the district will lose its accreditation.
Of course there is a catch: Public schools are not required to accept the vouchers.
For several months some parents and teachers in nearby Fayette and Henry counties have feared Clayton students would try to attend their schools. Some say the schools don’t have enough space for extra students. Others argue their schools are more challenging and wonder if Clayton students can handle these tougher standards.
We’ve blogged before about what adults and the state owe Clayton County students. Do you think these vouchers are fair? Should neighboring public schools be required to teach Clayton children? If not, what will happen to these kids?
