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Pennsylvania lawmakers say a court mandate to overhaul public school funding has opened avenues for compromise on charter school reform.

A Pennsylvania regulatory board on Monday approved Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to subject charter schools to stronger ethics and accounting standards

State proposes a charter school accountability plan to save estimated $400 million

He’s poised to spend millions of dollars influencing upcoming elections — all while trying to keep his name away from the political spotlight.

The advocacy comes as the financial pressure on districts has increased due to a significant boost in charter school enrollment during the pandemic.

The Pennsylvania Charter Appeals Board exists as a place where charter schools can challenge decisions made by their local school boards. But right now, it’s unclear who would hear the appeals.

School districts must use at least 20% of the money to address learning loss from the pandemic as well as support the “social, emotional, and academic needs of underrepresented students.”