Republican says he doesn't support school sanctions

MADISON - A Republican state senator says he does not believe the state can force failing public schools to be converted into independent charter schools

Sen. Paul Farrow made his comments Tuesday while testifying in support of a measure he introduced that does not include sanctions. Assembly Republicans are backing a different approach with sanctions.

Gov. Scott Walker has said he does not support sanctions and wants to provide information for parents to decide where to send their children.

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