New Jersey: School Choice Efforts Gaining Speed The last two months has seen increased attention on school choice advocacy in New Jersey. Leading the pack was the Opportunity Scholarship Act, which would have provided...
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Tuition Affordability: Pennsylvania
State Specific Funding Sources: Pennsylvania
I. Textbooks – The state Department of Education sets aside funds for non-sectarian educational materials and allots these funds to registered private schools based on enrollment. II. Auxiliary Services – Through local intermediaries, the...
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School Choice Background: Pennsylvania
1997 – Act 22 of 1997 was established. This bi-partisan law provided for non-sectarian, state-funded charter schools. By the end of the year, Pennsylvania had 6 charter schools enrolling 1,028 students. 2001 – Pennsylvania...
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