Voter Resistance Halts School Voucher Expansion Plans

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Republican efforts to expand school voucher programs, which direct public funds to private education, face significant voter resistance despite legislative pushes in states like Texas, Tennessee, and North Carolina. While some states have overridden vetoes or reintroduced bills to support these initiatives, recent referendums in states like Kentucky and Colorado have shown strong public opposition. Teacher unions are actively campaigning against these measures, arguing they undermine public school funding, while proponents argue for increased educational choice.
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- Supporters of public funds to private schools dealt a major blow after recent election results Mississippi Today
- What is school choice and why was it on the ballot? Fox28 Savannah
- Kentucky voters rejected proposals to allow tax dollars to go to private schools KUOW News and Information
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