Lawmakers are considering creating an inspector general role just to oversee charter schools. It might slow the charter school movement.

The total cost for legal representation is $47,000, following the expiration of a previous $25,000 contract last month.

Florida lawmakers passed a bill making it easier for high-performing charters to serve students stuck in the state's lowest-performing schools.

The auditor’s inquiry is still ongoing but records show the school's sponsor alerted investigators to financial issues and possible academic fraud.