Education Law
Oct. 2, 2025
Charter school safety gaps fuel litigation over preventable injuries
The Tracy case highlights a broader failure in charter school oversight -- where legal safety standards exist, but uneven enforcement and funding gaps leave students and families at risk.
When a child at Tracy Learning Center in California was allegedly injured by a neglected hazard on campus, it exposed more than a single lapse. It revealed the cracks in how charter schools nationwide are maintaining their facilities, supervising students and being held legally accountable.
The Tracy case is now the subject of litigation, but it is emblematic of a bigger policy problem. Charter schools are legally required to comply with the same ...
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