Charter schools are public schools exempt from many of the
curriculum and staffing rules that apply to standard schools. But
to stay open, charters are supposed to meet achievement goals
spelled out in their charter contract. Alabama is one of eight
states that does not allow charter schools, but that could change
soon. After failing to pass a charter bill in 2012, Republican
lawmakers are trying again in the session that's starting today, March 3, 2015.
WBHM's education reporter Dan Carsen caught up with Senate President Pro Tem
Del Marsh, the charter bill's sponsor. He says being late to the
game is actually an advantage.