Chairs agree accord on charter schools ‘unlikely’

STATE HOUSE — It's unlikely that the Massachusetts House and Senate will be able to agree on a charter school expansion bill that would prompt charter school proponents to drop a proposed ballot question, key lawmakers told school committee members on Tuesday. The ballot question calls for the addition of 12 charter schools per year in Massachusetts. Supporters say it will open up educational opportunities for students on waiting lists while critics say charter expansion will diminish capabilit

STATE HOUSE — It's unlikely that the Massachusetts House and Senate will be able to agree on a charter school expansion bill that would prompt charter school proponents to drop a proposed ballot question, key lawmakers told school committee members on Tuesday. The ballot question calls for the addition of 12 charter schools per year in Massachusetts. Supporters say it will open up educational opportunities for students on waiting lists while critics say charter expansion will diminish capabilit…