In addition, because she used only fourth grade results, there is no way of telling how Act 60 affected the same cohort of students over time. But because of the Chittenden Town court ruling that same year, it is unlikely that religious schools will be included in any school choice plan until the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case on point. Other choice opportunities, however, are showing much promise. One is the charter school movement. Charter schools are quasi-public institutions freed from most of the bureaucratic rules that can sometimes stifle ingenuity.
Students can attend charter schools using public funds.
The charter school bill before the legislature would allow block grant money to follow the child to charter schools. Thirty-seven states now have charter school laws. In Arizona, where a charter school law allows schools a great deal of freedom, charter schools are benefiting students and public schools, according to observers there. Watch for more on this important topic in weeks to come.