Education bill opposed by teachers advances to W.Va. House

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Senate has approved a complex education bill opposed by teachers’ unions.
The bill with components including teacher pay raises and a plan to open charter schools passed the Republican-led Senate 18-16 Monday. It now goes to the GOP-led House of Delegates. Republican Gov. Jim Justice has vowed to veto it.
Senate President Mitch Carmichael has said a main intent of the bill is to improve student test scores and performances.
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