BACKGROUND
Currently, all voucher approved private schools in Indiana are religious. 79 Christian schools and one Islamic.
School vouchers allow students to spend state money, normally distributed only to public schools on a per-pupil basis, at the school of his or her choice — public or private. This only applies to a student’s foundation per pupil allowance as determined by the state’s school funding formula. Additional funds allocated for students enrolled in free and reduced lunch programs are not transferrable.
Supporters of the voucher program often cite the perceived benefits of allowing parents and students a choice of schooling options. This method is seen as complementary to o
