This document records testimony from a hearing held to examine the benefits of charter schools for students and families. Member statements were presented by: (1) Honorable Aaron Bean, Chairman, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education; and (2) Honorable Suzanne Bonamici, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Early Childhood,…

This document records testimony from a hearing before the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary Education of the Committee on Education and the Workforce that was held to examine school choice. Opening statements were provided by: (1) Honorable Aaron Bean, Chairman, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary…

This document records testimony from a hearing held to examine ways to expand educational opportunity through school choice. Member statements were presented by: (1) Honorable John Kline, Chairman, Committee on Education and the Workforce, U.S. House of Representatives; and (2) Honorable Robert C. Scott, Ranking Member, Committee on Education and…

This document records testimony from a hearing held to help students succeed through the power of school choice. Across the country, efforts are underway to empower parents with more options when it comes to their children's education. Member statements were presented by: (1) Honorable Jared Polis, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Early Childhood,…

This document records testimony from a hearing before the Committee on Education and Labor to examine the policies and priorities of the United States Department of Education. Member statements were presented by: (1) Honorable Robert C. Scott, Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor; and (2) Honorable Virginia Foxx, Ranking Member, Committee on…

Voucher and education savings account (ESA) programs fund students' private school education expenses, such as tuition. In school year 2014-15, 22 such school choice programs were operating nationwide, all but one of which was state funded. Under two federal grant programs, one for students with disabilities and one for students from disadvantaged…

Homeless youth and youth in foster care are often unprepared for the transition to adulthood. Given the economic benefits of college, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked to examine the college experiences of these vulnerable youth. GAO examined: (1) college enrollment and completion for foster and homeless youth; (2) the extent to…

Provides brief overview of the legal history of vouchers in the United States; examines the controversy surrounding the Cleveland voucher program that culminated in the Supreme Court's 2002 decision in "Zelman v. Simmons-Harris"; reflects on the meaning of "Zelman" for school business officials and other educational leaders.…

Describes oral arguments before U.S. Supreme Court in "Zelman v. Simmons-Harris," focusing on questions asked by Supreme Court Justices and answers provided by attorneys. Briefly speculates on Court's decision based on Justices' questions. (On June 27, 2002, the Supreme Court ruled that Cleveland's voucher program is constitutional.)…

This hearing presents testimony on the future of school choice. It begins with opening statements by John Boehner, Chairman, Committee on Education and the Workforce, U.S. House of Representatives and by George Miller, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Education and the Workforce, U.S. House of Representatives. Next, there are statements by:…

This paper analyzes use of the educational voucher system in four school districts across the country. Next it examines the legal implications of using vouchers as public funding for education. The effect of the use of vouchers on the school code of the state of Illinois is discussed in depth. Finally, the paper offers a review of attitudes for…

Analyzes recent U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 decision in "Zelman v. Simmons-Harris," upholding the constitutionality of Cleveland's voucher program that provided public funds to private religious schools. Majority held that voucher program did not violate the Establishment Clause of the 14th Amendment. (PKP)

Introduces article by Kemerer that takes issue with the conclusions reached by Elizabeth and Andrew Lugg in their article entitled "Vouchers as School Choice: An Analysis of 'Jackson v. Benson': The Milwaukee Parental Choice Program" in the April 2000 issue of "The Journal of Law and Education." (PKP)

Argues that Elizabeth and Andrew Lugg were wrong in criticizing the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision in "Jackson v. Benson" that the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program does not violated the Establishment Clause. Asserts that in the near future the U.S. Supreme Court is likely to find the use of publicly funded vouchers does not violate…

The establishment clause is a critical protection in our society, but it can be misconstrued. In "Zobrest v. Catalina Foothills School District," the U.S. District Court in Arizona, following "Aguilar v. Felton" without discussion, denied a deaf boy attending a religiously affiliated school an interpreter. Using vouchers for…