State Overrides Decision To Merge Brooklyn Schools
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A Brooklyn charter school is looking for a new home after the state education commissioner reversed a decision by city officials.
The Panel of Education Policy had voted to merge The Brooklyn Collegiate Charter School with PS 9 and MS 571 in Prospect Heights. However, a group of parents opposed to the ruling filed an appeal, which was granted by Commissioner David Steiner.
He says the Department of Education did not comply with New York Education Law.
Steiner also says the DOE failed to address how the proposal ensures equitable and comparable use for affected students.
The DOE says it's reviewing its legal options and remains committed to co-locating the charter school with PS 9 and MS 571 next year.
The decision marks the first time during Schools Chancellor Cathie Black's tenure that the state commissioner has overturned a city ruling.