Democrats, experts call for revocation of school voucher program under adoption by states
Education experts and Democrats are urging Congress to repeal a proposed national school voucher program. Opponents argue the initiative would divert critical funding from public schools to private institutions. The call for revocation comes as several states move toward adopting the program.
Education experts and advocates on Tuesday urged Congress to repeal an incoming national school voucher program over concerns that it will divert critical funds away from public schools to private institutions.
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