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NEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />
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The House Education Committee Tuesday will discuss the bill the Senate recently passed that would remove the cap on charter schools.<br />
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Senate Democrats unanimously opposed Senate Bill 618, arguing it opens the doors to for-profit schools and jeopardize the future of public schools. School boards have also said it would have negative repercussions.<br />
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Charter school advocates say it will empower parents by expanding school choice. The cap prevents universities from authorizing more than 150 charter schools. Approximately 110,000 students are enrolled in charter schools.<br />
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Should the &quot;CAP&quot; on the number of charter schools that are allowed be lifted?<br />
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Should the State of Michigan require and &quot;asset test&quot; for people to qualify for food stamps?<br />
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ONE COMMENT WAS MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />
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Anonymous Comment #1<br />
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Hellooooooo, it is obvious too many people are gaming the system. Drug testing MUST be done to weed out those who are also drug and alcohol addicted. We should not subsidize their addiction!!!<br />
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