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The [[Birmingham Board of Education]], which generally opposes charter schools, denied the group's application in January [[2020]]. The [[Alabama Public Charter School Commission]], which has frequently overruled local boards, voted 6-2 to deny a charter for the Academy. | The [[Birmingham Board of Education]], which generally opposes charter schools, denied the group's application in January [[2020]]. The [[Alabama Public Charter School Commission]], which has frequently overruled local boards, voted 6-2 to deny a charter for the Academy. | ||
The Academy then made plans to open in [[Homewood]]. Since [[Homewood City Schools]] plays no role in authorizing charter schools, the application was made directly to the state commission. In their [[September 10]], 2020 meeting the application got 3 affirmative votes and 1 vote against, with four abstentions. Since the application did not receive approval from a majority of the eight members present, the application was effectively denied. Chair [[Henry Nelson]] requested a re-vote, but the motion failed. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Dunigan, Jonece Starr (April 25, 2019) "Group wants to open LGBTQ-focused charter school in Birmingham." {{BN}} | * Dunigan, Jonece Starr (April 25, 2019) "Group wants to open LGBTQ-focused charter school in Birmingham." {{BN}} | ||
* Dunigan, Jonece Starr (May 12, 2020) "Alabama’s 1st LGBTQ charter school denied state-level appeal." {{BN}} | * Dunigan, Jonece Starr (May 12, 2020) "Alabama’s 1st LGBTQ charter school denied state-level appeal." {{BN}} | ||
* Crain, Trisha Powell (September 10, 2020) "Alabama’s LGBTQ charter school denied again by state commission." {{BN}} | |||
[[Category:Charter schools]] | [[Category:Charter schools]] | ||
[[Category:Gay culture]] | [[Category:Gay culture]] | ||
Revision as of 09:08, 11 September 2020
Magic City Acceptance Academy (MCAA) is a planned charter high school sponsored by Birmingham AIDS Outreach as part of its mission to provide free services for LGBTQ youth. The school would provide a standard high school curriculum while fostering an environment free of bullying, which is a major factor in limiting educational opportunities for LGBTQ students. Straight "allies" would also be welcomed at the school.
Michael Wilson was hired as principal for the planned school, which anticipated opening in August 2021 with about 250 students.
The Birmingham Board of Education, which generally opposes charter schools, denied the group's application in January 2020. The Alabama Public Charter School Commission, which has frequently overruled local boards, voted 6-2 to deny a charter for the Academy.
The Academy then made plans to open in Homewood. Since Homewood City Schools plays no role in authorizing charter schools, the application was made directly to the state commission. In their September 10, 2020 meeting the application got 3 affirmative votes and 1 vote against, with four abstentions. Since the application did not receive approval from a majority of the eight members present, the application was effectively denied. Chair Henry Nelson requested a re-vote, but the motion failed.
References
- Dunigan, Jonece Starr (April 25, 2019) "Group wants to open LGBTQ-focused charter school in Birmingham." The Birmingham News
- Dunigan, Jonece Starr (May 12, 2020) "Alabama’s 1st LGBTQ charter school denied state-level appeal." The Birmingham News
- Crain, Trisha Powell (September 10, 2020) "Alabama’s LGBTQ charter school denied again by state commission." The Birmingham News