In 2001-02, at least eight additional charter schools will open across the State. The Board of Regents recently approved six more schools that will open in September 2001, the Charter Schools Institute of SUNY approved two more schools that will also open in September 2001, and the SUNY Trustees are currently reviewing 12 other applications. The State will also continue to provide support for the Charter School Stimulus Fund to help meet facility needs and other charter school start-up costs. Additional resources for charter school implementation will also be available from Federal charter school grants. Under the Governor's proposal, any student attending a SURR school in our largest urban districts will be eligible to transfer to another school within the same district.
New immigrants are a source of strength for our state and an important part of our future.
Children who need extra help learning English should have the right to enroll in an Immersion Program during the summer months. This year, let's give them that right.