The board sees this plan as a slap in the face to them since they already have plans in place to build new schools in the county. The money would be available until the student graduates high school. Another voucher plan that would provide tax breaks to corporations who offer vouchers to low-income students is largely expected to become law this year. This does not include money the school receives for programs like special education and school construction. When it comes to public schools, though, they're untouchable.
Competition produces results.
He said critics who blast his proposal because it would drain money from the public schools do not understand how the Legislature funds education. I liken it to the state university system. Both public and private institutions compete for students and they are all thriving institutions. Debi Levy, a full-time mother and the wife of a cardiologist, is one of the parents who would benefit from Lacasa's proposal. But she believes public schools should remain untouchable.