Voters Pass Charter Schools Amendment, Opponents Concerned About Local Education

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The controversial charter school amendment one has passed in the Peach State. That means a third state agency, the Georgia Charter Schools Commission, can approve charter school applications.

It was ruled unconstitutional last year. Opponents say a poor choice of wording and voters not fully understanding the amendment could be reasons for it passing.

“It didn’t tell the whole story,” Houston County Superintendent Dr. Robin Hines said.

But it is too late to tell it now. According to the elections results, 58% of voters checked yes for amendment one. Opponents say they may not have fully understood it.

“I believe the way the ballot question and the preamble was worded, if you didn’t have prior knowledge then you would absolutely vote yes for that amendment,” Hines said.