The Spin to Justify Florida’s Voucher $214 Million Price Tag
Jacksonville public education advocate and freelance writer Julie Delegal has the lead letter today in the Florida Times Union. Delegal provides the numbers on what Florida’s two voucher system cost taxpayers and ultimately take from public schools.
Florida currently operates two school voucher programs.
The McKay Scholarship transmits state funds directly to families of disabled students so that they may attend private schools that might better meet their children’s needs.
The Florida Tax Credit voucher, on the other hand, diverts various tax payments to a charity, which funds private school vouchers.
The children, families and taxpayers of Florida deserve better accountability for both of these
