Key Issue: School Vouchers
Vouchers do not save tax dollars. Our schools are already seeing larger class sizes and fewer programs as a result of Gov. Corbett's $860 million in budget cuts to public schools. An unaccountable, unproven voucher program would mean more cuts for public education.
The state Senate passed Senate Bill 1 on October 26, which includes a program to provide tax-funded tuition vouchers to students attending private and religious schools. The program would cost Pennsylvania taxpayers more than $200 million by 2013-14. Find out how your state senator voted.
Pennsylvanians oppose vouchers
Sixty-five percent of Pennsylvanians oppose school vouchers, according to a new public opinion poll. Click the graph on the right to view larger version. Source: Terry Madonna Opinion Research survey.
Take Action:
Tell your state representative that you oppose school vouchers and Senate Bill 1
There is no conclusive evidence showing that private school voucher programs raise student achievement. Voucher programs in Milwaukee and Cleveland have shown no conclusive evidence that these programs improve student performance.
However, research shows that increased school funding and resources promote student achievement and improvement in public schools.
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