We all know that an informed public makes the best choices. So here are some facts and questions to help you talk with parents and answer community questions and even challenge candidates if you are so inclined. Vouchers are chits that parents can use to help pay tuition costs at public, private, or parochial schools. Charter schools are independently managed, taxpayer-funded public schools that have contracts with a state or local agency for a certain time frame. Charter schools may be developed by anyone.
State laws regulating charter schools vary widely.
Families that can't afford transportation don't really have a choice. We also believe that publicly funding religious schools violates separation of church and state, as called for in the U.S. Constitution. You'll be doing your community a favor if you raise these issues so that people can make informed decisions.