Applications Are Up: Tracking The Growth Of Private School Choice Programs

School choice on the rise across country, not here

Recently, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation establishing a school voucher program with universal eligibility. According to the Texas Tribune, “Most participating families will receive an amount equal to 85% of what public schools get for each student through state and local funding — roughly somewhere between $10,300 and $10,900 per year for each child.” Parents of children with disabilities would be eligible for that, plus up to $30,000…

Applications Are Up: Tracking The Growth Of Private School Choice Programs

Across the country, private school choice programs are processing applications for next school year.

Big Win for Special Needs Children

Since its creation in 2010, the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities (LNH) program has provided a lifeline to families whose children have special needs and cannot receive appropriate educational services in their local district. Under longstanding Oklahoma law, local school districts receive additional state funds for each child with special needs. But that doesn’t always mean the extra money is used effectively. In…

Tennessee's expanded voucher program draws scrutiny over cost, access, and impact on public schools - Nashville PRIDE, Inc.

Tennessee launches a $400M school voucher program amid heated debate over public school impact, equity, and whether private school access truly expands educational choice for all families. The post Tennessee’s expanded voucher program draws scrutiny over cost, access, and impact on public schools appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc..