State legislative 'hopper' filled with education-related legislation - NorthFulton.com

State legislative 'hopper' filled with education-related legislation NorthFulton.com House Bill 187 — Exempts certain medically fragile students from the requirement of attending a public school for one year before qualifying for a special needs voucher. HB 673 — Dubbed the "Georgia Return to Play" Act, this bill would require the ... and more »

Vocational high schools are the answer - Beaufort Observer

Vocational high schools are the answer Beaufort Observer By Dan Insdorf Our new governor has placed his school voucher initiative on the back burner. The teacher unions and the Florida Democratic Party leaders were successful in scaring him away from this pre-election promised bold move. Instead of vouchers ... and more »

Utah state school board opposes tuition tax credit bill - Salt Lake Tribune

Utah state school board opposes tuition tax credit bill Salt Lake Tribune Some have called the proposal another school voucher bill, although Stephenson says it isn't. And Stephenson, R-Draper, said Friday that he was encouraged by the board's 8-6 split. "I'm pleased that they were that closely divided because it shows that ...

Bills Approved by Subcommittee to Help Improve Fiscal Health of FHA - LoanSafe

Bills Approved by Subcommittee to Help Improve Fiscal Health of FHA LoanSafe The Subcommittee approved two additional bills on Tuesday — the Affordable Housing and Self-Sufficiency Improvement Act, which improves the efficiency and operations of the Section 8 housing voucher program; and the Homeless Children and Youth Act, ... and more »

How School Choice Became an Explosive Issue - The Atlantic

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How School Choice Became an Explosive Issue The Atlantic While some parents pay school tuition directly, many more pay it through their monthly mortgage and property tax bills. Anyone who has deliberately purchased a home in a "good" school district is, by definition, a beneficiary and supporter of school ... and more »