So let me say this respectfully. From the meetings that I have with educators, with parents of kids that my kids went to school with. It's evident to me that The slow spending is not due to the lack of interest in applying, but rather the burdensome regulations your department has put on this program. I've heard that from many people. Like I said, educators, teachers, those that are trying to start charter schools. The regulations and just the burdensome toll of people trying to start these schools is incredible. (01:58–02:07)
CLAIM
Asserts that burdensome regulations, not lack of interest, are causing slow spending in the charter school program.
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