The group “Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina" kicked off a three city tour on the grounds of the State Capitol Monday afternoon.
Group President Darrell Allison said parents will choose the best option for their children and more options will equal student success.
The group is supporting House Bill 856 to modify the cap on charter schools.
A charter school is a publically funded school that parents must find and apply to get in usually through a lottery.
There is no tuition because local, state and federal dollars follow the child to that school.
Charter schools must meet state education guidelines and testing, but often times the schools are themed and have more flexibility with programs.
Representative Marvin Lucas, (D) Cumberland County, who co-sponsored the House bill to expand charter schools, addressed a crowd of 70 parents, students and education advocates.
“We raise the cap by six, but at same time look at existing charter schools, said Lucas. “We place an emphasis on the expansion for those local education associations that don’t have any charter schools,” added Lucas....
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