Voucher program could cost Texas schools close to $300 million in funding, new report shows
A new report suggests a proposed Texas school voucher program could cost public school districts nearly $300 million. The funding loss occurs as students leave public schools for private or home-schooling options, taking state funding with them.
Roughly 30% of voucher recipients previously attended public schools. When those students leave their districts for private or home school options they take with them thousands in state funding.
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