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Texas's new school voucher program has received over 160,000 applications, but early data shows 76% of applicants were not in public school last year.
A tax credit program in Ohio, originally benefiting private schools, is now being used by public districts to fund full-day kindergarten, raising new questions about education funding.
Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill to penalize public schools for suing the state over its $1.7 billion private school voucher program, which a judge has already ruled unconstitutional.
Texas families can now apply for a new private school voucher program, offering up to $10,500 annually per child through education savings accounts.
A new analysis shows most Memphis-area students receiving Tennessee's expanded school vouchers live in high-income areas. The state did not track prior school enrollment.
Utah's "Utah Fits All" school voucher program will continue into its second year with over 14,000 students, but with new rules and reduced funds for homeschoolers.
For the second straight year, Arizona's public education system has been ranked last in the nation, cited for low funding, poor student outcomes, and safety concerns.
