Although participation is limited to 7,500 students in the first year and 15,000 in the second, there is no cap after the second year. The amount of the vouchers for high school students is likely to be greater than that of other voucher programs already operating elsewhere. Millions of children could benefit from the program, and schools will improve as they are subjected to competition.
The comments below identify “good provisions” in the act – language and policies that comport with design guidelines developed by experts on school choice legislation over the years followed by “bad provisions” in the act – language and policies that contradict those guidelines.
