Senate Tables Charter Resolution

The Senate on Wednesday tabled House Resolution 1162, which would allow Georgians to vote in November on a proposed constitutional amendment to restore the state's power to approve charter schools.

According to the website of the Georgia General Assembly and an Associated Press report, lawmakers debated the issue for two hours, but didn't have the required 38 votes to get a two-thirds majority.

The measure can be brought up again during any regular session of the Senate this year because the  last Wednesday. It shortly thereafter.

Where do public officials stand on the proposed charter school amendment?

•  to a column from  (D-Atlanta), who said he supports charters, but "will never support decimating public schools nor taxing our citizens without representation."
•  (R-Milton) prepared a document of frequently asked questions on the topic.
• detailing why he supports the amendment.