Monday, March 25, 2013

Haslam virtual school bill advances

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Republican bill to tighten enrollment requirements for online-only schools was softened in a House subcommittee Tuesday, while a Democratic proposal to ban private companies from running them was derailed.

The House Education Subcommittee took up several virtual school bills, but the two proposals seemed to draw the most attention — particularly the banning measure.

That legislation, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Mike Stewart of Nashville, was brought amid allegations that a privately operated virtual school directed teachers to cover up failing grades. For months now, Democratic leaders have scrutinized the Tennessee Virtual Academy, saying it needs to...

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