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Legislation
‘Money should follow the child’: Gov. Landry pushes universal school choice through Louisiana Senate

The Louisiana Senate has passed a universal school choice bill, thanks in part to the support of Gov. Jeff Landry. SB 313, sponsored by Sen. Rick… Read More

May 20, 2024
Public Education
Utah’s universal school choice program spilling over with applicants despite doubling budget

Utah has approved just 10,000 scholarships despite receiving over 27,000 applications for its new universal school choice program. Utah Fits All was… Read More

May 14, 2024
Legislation
‘Our students can hardly read!’ Louisiana House advances universal school choice after fiery speech from Democrat

A universal school choice bill passed the Louisiana House on Monday with an overwhelming majority. HB 745, sponsored by Rep. Julie Emerson, R-District 39, sailed through the House by a… Read More

April 9, 2024
Public Education
Ohio approves 90,000 scholarships during first year of universal school choice

The Ohio Department of Education has approved nearly 90,000 scholarships during the state’s first year of universal school choice. As of March 18, the state approved 87,312 applications to the… Read More

March 26, 2024
Legislation
Universal school choice bill approved by Louisiana Senate committee

A Louisiana Senate committee just advanced a universal school choice bill that would make the state the 12th in the nation to pass such a program. Read More

March 25, 2024
Legislation
South Carolina House approves universal school choice bill

The South Carolina House advanced a universal school choice bill despite a legal battle over the program’s constitutionality. The House voted 69-32 on Wednesday in favor of… Read More

March 25, 2024
Legislation
Alabama House passes universal school choice bill

The Alabama House passed a universal school choice bill that already has the endorsement of Gov. Kay Ivey. The House voted 69-34 Tuesday in favor of… Read More

February 29, 2024
Legislation
Rural Tennesseans support Gov. Lee’s universal school choice plan, poll finds

A new survey reveals rural Tennessee voters strongly support Gov. Bill Lee and his plan for universal school choice. The poll surveyed nearly 1,600 Tennessee voters… Read More

February 28, 2024
Legislation
Alabama governor endorses universal school choice bill

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey advocated for a universal school choice bill during her State of the State address on Tuesday. Since last summer, Ivey has expressed her desire to sign… Read More

February 9, 2024
Public Education
Arizona Gov. Hobbs takes ‘cheap shot’ at universal school choice, say critics

Gov. Katie Hobbs proposed new regulations for Arizona’s school choice program that its supporters are calling a “cheap shot.” Hobbs has been a virulent critic of school choice since her… Read More

January 5, 2024