The Massachusetts Charter School Expansion Initiative was an unsuccessful initiative voted on in the Massachusetts general election held on November 8, 2016. [1] It was one of four 2016 ballot measures put to public vote.
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The Massachusetts Charter School Expansion Initiative was an unsuccessful initiative voted on in the Massachusetts general election held on November 8, 2016. [1] It was one of four 2016 ballot measures put to public vote.
Question 2 on the ballot, "Charter School Expansion". [2]
| Response | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No | 2,025,840 | 60% |
| Yes | 1,243,665 | 37% |
| blank | 109,296 | 3% |
Source: [2]
If the ballot measure had been approved, the proposed law would have taken effect on January 1, 2017.
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