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Missouri lawmakers vote to create virtual public school

May 10, 2006 /

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Missouri lawmakers approved the creation of a new public school Tuesday that would link students to teachers and textbooks by the computer instead of a traditional classroom.

The "virtual school" would begin offering courses during the 2007-2008 school year under legislation given final approval by a 136-20 House vote. The Senate passed the bill 31-0 last month, meaning it now goes to Gov. Matt Blunt.

A Blunt spokeswoman said Tuesday that he supports the concept of a virtual school but was still reviewing the bill.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, which would oversee the virtual school, projects it to start small — with about 500 students and a $2.6 million cost the first year — then gradually grow.

By David A. Lieb, The Associated Press

Full Story: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2006-05-09-missouri-virtual-school_x.htm

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