Our organization found that Minnesota public school districts could lose $209 million in the first year of a voucher program.

Donations to scholarship programs would be fully reimbursed through a new tax credit, creating the largest federal tax incentive for charitable giving.

Universal public education was established here in the United States during the second half of the 19th century. The system has worked best when supported collaboratively by our federal government, state governments,

Members of the House Committee on Public Education clashed over the details of a school voucher bill — a topic that for the past couple of years has driven a wedge in the Republican Party and prompted Gov. Greg Abbott last year to help unseat incumbent Republican lawmakers who stood against a "school choice" proposal in 2023.

The $1 billion first year cost could grow to more than $8 billion over the two-year period up in 2029 as more and more students try to sign up.

Leaders with Texas private and parochial schools say proposed "education savings account" stipends of $10,000 would cover the annual tuition cost at most private schools.

The Texas Legislature is set to continue discussions on school vouchers today as the House considers two key bills that could reshape public education in the state. The Senate has already passed its version of a school voucher bill.

During a marathon meeting at the Texas Capitol, public education advocates picked apart House Bill 3, which has the backing of Republican Governor Greg Abbott and looks likely to advance.

If passed, the legislation would create a program where parents could use state tax dollars toward sending their kids to private schools. While it’s a priority for many Republicans, those opposed to the idea aren’t staying quiet.