A bill state education officials want to see passed by month's end to execute a deal between New Bedford and a charter school hit a speed bump Thursday.
The clock is ticking for lawmakers to act on a bill needed to execute a deal between New Bedford officials and a charter school looking to expand in the city.
New Bedford Public Schools has announced adjusted boundaries within the district to accommodate a new, state-mandated Commonwealth Alma del Mar charter school.
The memorandum of understanding between the City of New Bedford and a charter school has been signed, clearing another hurdle in the school's proposed expansion.
More community leaders are coming out against the expansion of charter school seats in New Bedford. City Councilor Hugh Dunn is now publicly opposing it.
Alma del Mar, a charter school in New Bedford, is asking the Commonwealth to expand its population by over 1,000 new students. The mayor of the city opposes it.