Tompkins also discussed the ramifications of Senate Bill 237, which, if passed, will allow a tax deduction for Michigan taxpayers who send their children to state schools which have kept their tuition to the rate of inflation. Carstens asked about the funding for Charter Schools, and Tompkins replied that the state payment would match the amount currently allotted, per pupil, for that particular geographical area. He also said that CMU had been given a state bonus appropriation, and that school has taken the lead in establishing charter schools. The function of CMU, however, is more in line with K-12 education. Tech's overall objective in the state system, on the other hand, is not consistent with the charter concept, and we will probably not get involved.
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Heyman suggested revisions to the same section of the Minutes but in the subsequent paragraph. Important context is missing here, Beck said. Beck said departments might then pass all their faculty through to tenure and thus shield themselves from cuts. The minutes were approved on a voice vote without dissent. Meeting 229 Leifer called attention to several items.