#SCHOOLVOUCHERSCAMS
Our Voucher School Scam$ page, which we began in September of 2023 in response to the recent flood of irresponsible universal voucher programs includes a sorting feature that allows you to search voucher scams by state and by 12 categories.
New study reveals massive problems with private school vouchers
The study, “The Effects of Universal School Vouchers on Private School Tuition and Enrollment: A National Analysis,” by Tulane University economists Douglas N. Harris and Gabriel Olivier, documents that rapidly expanding voucher programs around the country have mostly benefited wealthy families already sending their kids to private schools.
A lawsuit has been filed to prevent subsidizing private/religious education
A lawsuit to prevent taxpayer money from being used to pay for private and religious education is now before the Idaho Supreme Court. A dedicated coalition of public school supporters filed the suit on September 17, asking the Court to declare Idaho’s voucher subsidy law unconstitutional.
Concerns about transparency for Tennessee’s school vouchers
One lawmaker is considering suing the state if he can’t get more information about Tennessee’s new school voucher program.
Trump’s war on America’s schools
The US president wants to destroy them, but most Americans still support them
Idaho school voucher scheme faces challenge. It’s about time | Opinion
A coalition of public school advocates announced Wednesday that it is asking the Idaho Supreme Court to rule that a refundable tax credit for families who send their kids to private schools is a violation of the Idaho constitution’s education clause.
Idaho groups sue to stop taxpayer money from going to private schools
Public school advocates Wednesday announced plans to sue Idaho over a new state law that directs money to private school tuition and fees.
Gov. Little, say no to federal private for-profit school vouchers
As a parent with children in Idaho’s public schools, I’m asking Governor Little to put our kids first by refusing to opt our state into the federal voucher tax credit hidden in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This program is not about choice but is about creating tax shelters for wealthy donors.
As Ohio politicians attack public schools over standards, private schools get tax money without them
Contrary to Ramaswamy’s assertion of bringing a radical revolution of standards, in fact it’s the private and religious schools that Ramaswamy and his fellow Republicans favor that mostly lack the kind of common standards that public schools must meet.
How private school vouchers, charter schools are changing education in NC
Meanwhile, data reveals that a majority of voucher recipients were already attending private schools, challenging the perception that such programs predominantly support students shifting from public education.
Arizona attorney general to sue superintendent over school voucher unchecked spending
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Sunday that she planned to sue state Superintendent Tom Horne after an investigation revealed that millions of dollars in funding for the state’s school voucher program were misused.
Tennessee vouchers may not track prior student enrollment
However, a Tennessee Coalition for Open Government (TCOG) report found the voucher applications did not collect information on prior enrollment, meaning the exact number of public school students making use of these funds may remain unknown in the program’s first year if the data is not collected otherwise.
Tax bills should disclose hidden cost of vouchers and charter schools, advocates say
Wisconsin Public Education Network – a nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy group – argues that taxpayers deserve to know how much of their money is being spent on non-district schools.
Unacceptable’: AG Kris Mayes set to sue defiant Tom Horne over unchecked spending on school vouchers
School superintendent rejects Mayes’ demand to change how he reviews Empowerment Scholarship Account reimbursements. 12News found $124 million in blanket approvals
JC school board member criticizes state for ‘not tracking’ vouchers
Johnson City Schools Board of Education member Ginger Carter has criticized the state’s private school voucher program for not tracking exactly where voucher funds are going.
Rural superintendents say voucher program puts public schools at risk. Lawmakers disagree.
In rural counties, it’s typically more difficult to generate additional tax revenues for higher local appropriations. For this school year, Phipps requested $447,399 in additional salaries and supplements and another $200,000 for increased utility rates. For the sixth time in the past seven years, Caldwell’s commissioners said “no.”