The House is expected to pass a bill next week that would expand the number and quality of charter schools nationwide.
The House on Thursday began considering eight amendments to the Empowering Parents Through Quality Charter Schools Act, but lawmakers were unable to finish debate before President Obama delivered his jobs speech.
The bill, which aims to provide students with a high-quality alternative to traditional public schools, is expected to pass the Republican-controlled House sometime next week.
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