Significant legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator Poore during the 2015 session.

HB-56

Senate Sponsor[s]: Henry

Senate Co-sponsor[s]: Poore

Places a moratorium on new charter school approvals until June 30, 2018 or until the State Board of Education develops a strategic plan for the number of charter and vocational-technical schools in the state. Requires review and comment from the Mayor of Wilmington and City Council and agreement from the appropriate local school board before the state can approve new charter schools in Wilmington.

Status: Signed into law