States Should Bolster, Not Undermine, Education Gains Made with ESSER Funds

Draining Funds From Public Education
Written By Joanna LeFebvre

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Over half of states divert public dollars away from public schools to private schools through school vouchers. In 2024, 14 states enacted new, or expanded existing, school voucher programs, and Colorado and Kentucky are considering legalizing school vouchers through ballot measures. For example, Florida will spend almost $4 billion on its school voucher program this year, an amount that could easily replace Florida’s total annual ESSER loss if invested in public, rather than private, schools.

Joanna LeFebvre
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