To research the effectiveness of school choice programs in improving the academic performance of low-income children. State, county, municipal or local education agencies, nonprofit corporations, or a consortia thereof.
Participation is voluntary.
No education authority or school can be forced to participate. An eligible education entity desiring to participate must submit an application to the Secretary of Education. The student must have also attended a public elementary or secondary school or was not yet of school age in the year preceding participation in the program. Participants will be selected by lottery. Eligible educational expenses include tuition, fees, and transportation, or to purchase supplemental education services.