The U.S. Senate on Dec. 14 rejected a measure that would have repealed a new federal rule that imposes restrictions on federal funding for charter schools.
The 49–49 vote saw all Democrats and nominal independents vote against the measure and all Republicans vote for it. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) did not vote.
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the measure, which would have nullified the Department of Education rule that was finalized in July.
Scott argued that charter schools should always be an option for students and noted that some of the nation’s top-ranked schools are charters….