Private School Education

Voters in 31 Illinois counties are weighing in on an advisory question about whether the state should opt in to a federal school choice tax credit program that would provide scholarships of up to $1,700 for private and public school students. Supporters hope strong results will sway Governor J.B. Pritzker to join the program. Critics argue it diverts funding from public education.

Missouri lawmakers want to expand MOScholars eligibility, but a state budget with little excess may cap scholarship availability below demand.

Apart from a drafting error, the summary written by Secretary of State Denny Hoskins was deemed ‘sufficient’ by a Cole County judge.

The Missouri National Education Association hopes to stop the use of the state’s general revenue to fund private school scholarships.

The bill would give families with students in non-public schools a tax credit for certain educational expenses. Those expenses include tuition, textbooks, and tutoring services.