Noah8 said:
@Andrian
Are there also non-accredited schools in your area that don’t offer these services
We have various types of schools, including ‘Christian’ and charter schools, all of which are accredited in our area.
@Andrian
In my experience in Ohio, private schools often don’t have the resources to support special education needs, which leads to students returning to public schools.
Bright said:
@Andrian
How much funding does your school receive from religious organizations
Our school is primarily self-funded by our parish, with minimal financial support from our Diocese.
Yes, we provide comprehensive Special Education services, including occupational therapy, speech therapy, and behavioral interventions.
My concern is that schools might expel students after receiving voucher funds. What happens to those students Can public schools refuse to take them back because they come with no financial support
Barbara1 said:
My concern is that schools might expel students after receiving voucher funds. What happens to those students Can public schools refuse to take them back because they come with no financial support
Vouchers should be adjusted based on the duration of enrollment to prevent schools from exploiting the system.
Barbara1 said:
My concern is that schools might expel students after receiving voucher funds. What happens to those students Can public schools refuse to take them back because they come with no financial support
This highlights a bigger issue. If we eliminate vouchers, we might force students to stay in underperforming public schools, potentially harming their education further.
@marvinjohn
It’s common for charter schools to wait until after funding periods to expel students, forcing them back into public schools that are not financially prepared to support them.
MegWhitgal said:
@marvinjohn
It’s common for charter schools to wait until after funding periods to expel students, forcing them back into public schools that are not financially prepared to support them.
In California, school funding is tied to daily attendance, not just early head counts.
Vouchers are primarily a state issue, not federal. The administration has limited influence over state education policies.
Vouchers might seem beneficial, but they complicate public education funding and blur the lines between church and state.
aloisbeard said:
Vouchers might seem beneficial, but they complicate public education funding and blur the lines between church and state.
The Supreme Court has ruled that vouchers do not violate the separation of church and state. Similarly, federal education benefits and healthcare programs allow recipients to choose religious-affiliated institutions without breaching constitutional boundaries.
Private schools receiving public funds should be held to the same standards and transparency as public schools to ensure accountability.
While we choose private education for our children and support public school funding, we oppose vouchers. Private schools should find their own funding to reduce tuition, not divert public funds from schools that need them.
Any private school accepting vouchers should be required to admit all applicants, just like public schools, to ensure equal access to education.
Sam said:
Any private school accepting vouchers should be required to admit all applicants, just like public schools, to ensure equal access to education.
Should we also eliminate magnet schools and other public schools with selective admission criteria
Public funding for private schools should come with the condition that they participate in state assessments and publish their results. This transparency allows parents to make informed decisions and maintains a level playing field with public schools.