Arizona court kills voucher ballot measure, leaving a national school choice debate unresolved
S. The Arizona Supreme Court effectively killed a ballot measure that would have brought significant oversight and an income cap to the state’s school voucher-like program in a ruling Tuesday. The battle over the measure brought high drama to the desert — and exposed cracks forming between…
The Arizona Supreme Court recently struck down a ballot measure aimed at bringing oversight and an income cap to the state’s school voucher-like program, known as Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs). The decision effectively kills the Protect Education Act, which had garnered significant support from conservative school choice advocates.
The measure's failure highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the regulation of existing universal school choice programs, even as some supporters express cautious optimism about the potential for new rules. The controversy surrounding the measure has exposed divisions within the conservative movement over the extent of oversight needed for ESAs, which families can use for expenses such as homeschooling, private school tuition, and other educational costs.
Despite the setback, the American Federation for Children, a staunchly conservative organization, remains committed to advocating for real solutions to improve the program.
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