Sen. Chang-Diaz Remains Hopeful Regarding Charter School Bill

Legislation that would raise the number of charter schools allowed in Boston and other Massachusetts school districts is stalling on Beacon Hill.

The charter school cap was a major issue in the Boston mayor's race, but now, as lawmakers face a deadline next week, it appears unlikely a bill will make it to the full Legislature for a vote.

Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz of Boston, co-chairwoman of the Legislature's Joint Committee on Education, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the charter school issue.