State agrees to go “fee free” at public schools

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State agrees to go “fee free” at public schools
Settling lawsuit, officials aim to stop unconstitutional charges
by Maureen Magee
Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 7:13 p.m.

California will crack down on myriad illegal school fees charged to students taking part in such programs as art, athletics, band, cheer and gym if a landmark lawsuit settlement announced Thursday is approved.

The agreement hinges on court approval and legislation that would require a standard complaint process for students, annual audits of such fees, fines for districts for charging them illegally, and resolution for families within 30 days of any illegal charges.

The state Constitution requires a free education be available to children. A 1984 Supreme Court ruling determined that extracurricular activities are an extension of that promise. Even so, fees are routinely charged for sports, band, lockers and supplies at schools up and down California.

Oh My Pituchi Bun Frogs

Free education as a right. Imagine that.

Now that is real liberalism. This is something that my neighbors find very difficult, the various fees that are charged for everything but going to the bathroom in the public schools and charter schools.
Yes, I know it is from the local conservative fish-wrap or birdcage liner, but this really is good news.

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