Senate Bill 2441 and House Bill 2420, supported by special interests, would automatically close schools labeled “low- performing” for three consecutive years — without parent input, transition planning, or individualized review. Closing a school does not necessarily lead to better educational outcomes for students and their families. In fact, many of these students will be sent back to the struggling traditional public school they were trying to escape.

Confused about what a full-time online charter school means? Not sure how that education model works? In this post, Parents for School Options breaks down what exactly an online charter school is, and addresses some of the biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding this school option.

After a tense House Education Committee hearing, HB 253 passed 8–4, but the most dangerous language was removed. The provisions that would have effectively ended virtual public schools in New Mexico are no longer in the bill.

The proposed "Distance Learning Act" (HB 253) would fundamentally change virtual education in New Mexico. If passed, it would give the Public Education Department (PED) unprecedented control over where and how your child learns.

In this article, we take a closer look at the school choice landscape and availability of virtual schools in New York State, what students are helped most, and what changes are needed to ensure that no student is left behind.

HB 253 could end virtual schooling in New Mexico. Virtual public schools serve students whose needs are not met by one-size-fits-all systems. This includes rural and geographically isolated students, those with medical needs or disabilities, working families, and students who have experienced bullying, chronic absenteeism, or credit loss. For many, virtual learning is not a preference—it is a lifeline.