State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, the only Philadelphia Democrat to support a bill that would codify the scholarships, deserves praise. His party mates should follow suit.
After initially signaling his support for Lifeline Scholarships, Gov. Josh Shapiro vetoed the plan during last year's contentious budget negotiations. Educational freedom need not be a prolonged political fight, David Hardy writes.During a recent state Senate Education Committee meeting, Williams delivered a fiery sermon about the sad state of affairs in his district’s public schools, sharing the frustrated pleas of parents seeking better opportunities for their kids.
Williams said he stood “with the people who are struggling in this country,” adding that many people in this community “do not have a public school that is providing a quality education.” The senator challenged his colleagues to visit the schools in his district and listen to his constituents’ demands for expanding educational opportunities.
Expanded school choice is inevitable in Pennsylvania. The proverbial genie is out of the bottle, poking its head out when Shapiro supported Lifeline Scholarships on the campaign trail and in office.While lawmakers prepare to debate the 2024-2025 budget, countless families demand better educational opportunities. If money weren’t an issue, most Pennsylvanians would choose a private school for their kids.
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