ATLANTA – State Representative Rashad Taylor (D-Atlanta) announced today his intention to oppose a revision of the charter school amendment that was recently announced. Rep. Taylor plans to introduce an alternative version that could preserve local control while still recognizing the necessity for alternate authorizers of charter schools.
“After reviewing the latest version of the charter amendment I have decided to continue to oppose HR 1162,” said Rep. Taylor. “I do not believe our state government should be in the business of circumventing local control. My amendment gives local voters the option of having an alternate authorizer in their local school system.”
Representative Rashad Taylor represents the citizens of District 55, which includes portions of Fulton County. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2008, and currently serves on the Education, Regulated Industries, and Ways & Means Committees. Rep. Taylor also currently serves as Vice Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.
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