They also replaced the previous law governing the assignment of spousal support commonly known as alimony with a brand-new statute aimed at making awards more uniform and preventing protracted legal battles. They created a system for establishing charter schools, where tuition for students will be paid by the state in most cases, up to the average statewide per-pupil education cost. The charter schools may be existing public or nonprofit schools that choose to convert. Legislators expected to adjourn Wednesday night or Thursday. They will return next month for one day in order to answer any vetoes.
Legislators can override a veto by a two-thirds vote.
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