Trib Talk: What changes to charter school funding could mean to you

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The way charter schools get their funding is changing, thanks to House Bill 119 which passed during the last legislative session.

On Wednesday at 12:15 p.m., Patti Harrington of the Utah School Boards Association, Chris Bleak of Ascent Academies of Utah and Tribune education reporter Benjamin Wood join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to discuss what the changes mean for charters, public school districts and taxpayers.

Watch this online video chat at sltrib.com. You can also join the discussion by sending questions and comments to the hashtag #TribTalk on Twitter and Google+ or texting 801-609-8059.

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12:15 p.m. • The way charter schools are funded is changing, thanks to House Bill 119. Patti Harrington of the Utah School Boards Association, Chris Bleak of Ascent Academies of Utah and Tribune education reporter Benjamin Wood join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to discuss what the changes mean for charters, public school districts and taxpayers. Watch the video chat at sltrib.com. Join in by sending questions to #TribTalk on Twitter and Google+ or by texting 801-609-8059. › sltrib.com