Special needs child can't accept school voucher - KSLA News 12 Shreveport, Louisiana News Weather & Sports

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Special needs child can't accept school voucher

Posted: Aug 01, 2012 3:43 PM PDTUpdated: Aug 01, 2012 3:43 PM PDT

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SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) -

The Louisiana Department of Education had more interest in the new private school voucher/scholarship program than they had spots this year. In Caddo Parish less than half the people who applied got a scholarship.

Trailais Tillman's son, Aidan, will start Kindergarten this year. He's zoned to go to a failing public school, so when the state announced they would give private school vouchers, Tillman applied right away.

"I was seeking other options, smaller atmosphere, more family oriented type environment, which is what he's used to," she said.

Tillman was thrilled to find out Aiden's name was pulled during the lottery to attend Evangel Christian Academy. She was equally disappointed when she