Gov. @DougDucey is poised to sign the first universal school choice legislation in the nation, which will give every family in Arizona $7,000 per child to attend any school of their choice.
Every red state in the country should follow his lead.
Every red state in the country should follow his lead.
The legislation gives every family a right to exit any public school that fails to educate their children or reflect their values. Parents can apply the $7,000 "empowerment scholarships" to any private, religious, or homeschool program of their choice. We need this everywhere.
The homeschooling provision is very pro-family: parents can apply the money to teaching materials and private tutors, which will ease the financial burden for families with a stay-at-home parent and allow them to tailor their homeschool program to their specific needs.
Finally, from a broader standpoint, the bill introduces competition into the educational system. Public schools now have to compete against other options in order to attract parents. Over time, it will make all schools better. A win-win for taxpayers, families, and educators.
Governor @DougDucey has been working on school choice for years and it's a testament to his leadership that he delivered this best-in-the-nation legislation. I had the honor of meeting him last year and he's a politician who genuinely cares about these issues. A good man.
P.S. The bill actually *saves* taxpayers money, as it only provides 90% of what the state provides for public charter schools (and even less compared to its regular public schools). So giving money directly to parents is cheaper and reduces gov't spending.
https://twitter.com/FrankLopezGhost/status/1540815636200407045?t=6BETsnwPg2Q_yTP5BvXb-w&s=19
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