The House Ways and Means Committee has taken a significant step towards implementing a federal school voucher program worth $20 billion over four years. This initiative, which aims to augment President Trump's 2017 tax cuts, is praised by Republicans and advocates for school choice who argue that it will empower families, particularly those from lower-income backgrounds, to select educational institutions that best fit their needs. However, it faces fierce opposition from public school supporters who contend that it jeopardizes public education funding and could adversely affect students with disabilities.
Expanding President Trump's tax cuts is about preserving the American Dream. Giving parents the ability to choose the best education for their child makes the dream possible.
Ultimately, every child, especially from lower-income families, should have access to the school of their choice, and this legislation is the only way to make that happen.
Vouchers weaken public education and limit opportunities for students. They siphon crucial funding from public schools serving 90 percent of students and redirect it to private institutions with no accountability.
Public schools must follow federal disability law, which requires that they provide every child with a disability a free and appropriate public education.
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