Missouri’s private school voucher program just got a major boost — and a dose of controversy. With $50 million in new state funding, MOScholars has more than doubled its scholarships this year, but nearly all of that money — 98% — is[...]
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Tennessee won’t say how many students are enrolled in new voucher program
Tennessee’s new universal school voucher program was billed as a bold step toward giving families more choice, but months after launch, basic questions remain unanswered. State officials have declined to release enrollment numbers, delayed public records requests, and blocked lawmakers seeking details.[...]
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New national school voucher program included in ‘big, beautiful’ law, with no cap on cost
WASHINGTON — A national private school voucher program is now law, though the school choice initiative comes with a huge caveat. States also choose — whether or not to participate. It’s a setback for advocates who hoped to see the program —[...]
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Sweeping private school voucher program tucked inside U.S. House GOP tax bill
A new push in Congress could dramatically reshape the nation’s education funding landscape. A House committee advanced a plan to offer $5 billion annually in tax credits to those donating to private and religious school scholarship programs. Supporters call it a lifeline[...]
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Lawmakers Fail to Override Vetoes on School Choice and Library Content Bills
Two high-profile vetoes from Governor Kelly Armstrong will stand after North Dakota lawmakers failed to gather enough votes to override them. Efforts to revive a plan for education savings accounts and to impose stricter content screening in schools and public libraries both[...]
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North Dakota governor vetoes ESA bill, saying it ‘falls short’ of true school choice
Governor Kelly Armstrong supports school choice—but not this version of it. On Wednesday, he vetoed House Bill 1540, which would’ve offered public funds for private school tuition based on family income. His reason? The bill left out most North Dakota families, especially[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers advance private school voucher bill
North Dakota’s education landscape is shifting—fast. Lawmakers have advanced a private school voucher bill and signed off on the introduction of public charter schools, signaling a new era of school choice. Supporters say these changes put power in the hands of parents.[...]
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North Dakota Senate passes school choice bill with income-based aid
School choice in North Dakota took a step forward—though not without a fight. The Senate passed a revised version of House Bill 1540, creating an income-based education savings account program for families who opt out of public schools. But the vote was[...]
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Will Parochial Schools Render Unto Caesar?
Times change. Our state legislature is presently considering government assistance to parochial schools. My education from first grade through law school was all in public schools, with the exception of grades six through eight, which were at a Catholic school in Thief[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers debate taxpayer funding for private schools
Who should decide how public education dollars are spent—the government or parents? That question took center stage in Bismarck as lawmakers debated a bill that would direct $40 million in state funds toward private school tuition. Supporters call it a victory for[...]
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Board of Public Education dissolves two of Montana’s first public charter schools
As North Dakota considers charter schools for the first time, Montana’s experience offers insight. Two public charters in Bozeman and Jefferson County are shutting down after failing to meet enrollment requirements set by the state. Both schools, approved in 2024, struggled to[...]
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Legislators hear testimony on allowing charter schools in North Dakota
A push for charter schools in North Dakota is nearing a critical vote, as lawmakers debate whether to allow them for the first time. Supporters argue that charter schools offer innovative learning models and give parents more options, while opponents worry about[...]
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Public charter schools get strong support from North Dakota Senate
North Dakota’s Senate has taken a significant step toward establishing public charter schools, passing Senate Bill 2241 with a decisive 40-7 vote. Sponsored by Sen. Michelle Axtman, the bill aims to create more educational options for families, despite concerns from traditional school[...]
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Debate over public charter schools begins in North Dakota Legislature
Lawmakers in North Dakota recently tackled the topic of public charter schools; there are currently no such schools in North Dakota. During a House Education Committee hearing, Rep. Eric Murphy articulated his belief that charter schools could enhance educational options for families[...]