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Podcast: Cascade CounterPoint
Episode: QP: School Choice States Open Doors of Opportunity for Generations of Children
Description: Full-text: Three states recently expanded education options for K-12 students through school choice laws. States that are empowering families to find the right fit for their children’s educational needs are opening doors of opportunity for generations of students.
In May, Nebraska passed the Opportunity Scholarship Act. The tax credit-funded program provides opportunities for children to attend private schools chosen by their parents. The average scholarship amount is capped at 75% of state per-pupil funding (approximately $9,200).
Oklahoma passed a historic education package including tax credits for families with school-aged children to offset private school tuition or ho...