The Oklahoma House passed new school choice bill on Wednesday that would give a tax credit of up to $5,000 for parents who want to send their kids to private school or homeschool
With school choice debates in states across the country, author Neal McCluskey helps us answer important questions such as, 'what is it' and 'why is it controversial?'passed two school choice bills late Wednesday that House Speaker Charles McCall said have the potential to transform the way education is run in the state, and ensure that"every kid wins in the state of Oklahoma.
The bills passed in the House would give parents a tax credit up to $5,000 per child that opts to attend private school, and a $2,500 credit for students educated by other means, like homeschool. The second bill outlines how the appropriated monies can be spent, including on teacher and support staff raises, STEM programs, instructional materials, fees for nationally standardized assessments, summer education programs, after-school programs, student support services, or tuition and fees for concurrent enrollment. It passed 78-20.
"We revere education very highly in this state,' McCall said."We yield to our constituents' preferences and their desires… but it's always about… how can you craft something that… helps parents achieve what they want to achieve?"
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