# Two-thirds of NY voters want to lift cap and expand charter schools: poll

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/two-thirds-of-ny-voters-want-to-lift-cap-and-expand-charter-schools-poll/
- Published: 2026-11-15T20:37:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T21:25:10+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/15/us-news/two-thirds-of-ny-voters-want-to-lift-cap-and-expand-charter-schools-poll/
- Topics: Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- 64% of New York voters favour lifting the charter school cap.
- The cap has been reached in New York City.
- Opponents say expansion diverts funds from traditional schools.

## Summary

A poll found that 64% of New York voters support lifting the cap on charter schools, compared with 22% opposed and 14% unsure. The results add public support to a debate over whether Albany should allow more charter schools to open, as the cap in New York City has been reached.

The survey of 4,478 registered voters found support across party groups, including 59% of Democrats, 74% of Republicans and 62% of independents. New York City has 286 charter schools serving 152,000 pupils, around 15% of its public school students; opponents of expansion argue charter schools divert funding from traditional public schools.

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