ERIC Number: ED514959
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Apr
Pages: 108
Abstractor: ERIC
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School Choice and State Constitutions: A Guide to Designing School Choice Programs
Komer, Richard D.; Neily, Clark
Institute for Justice
This report, for the first time ever, provides a state-by-state breakdown of the key elements a policymaker needs in order to understand the legal environment for school choice in any given state--and to craft appropriate legislation to expand educational opportunity. This guide is intended to arm policymakers and advocates with the essential background needed to craft constitutional school choice legislation--and to forge ahead with confidence in delivering equal educational opportunity to all families, regardless of their means. But the analysis and recommendations in this report are very general and should be just the beginning of one's effort to understand school choice and one's state constitution. A glossary is included. Individual sections contain footnotes.
Descriptors: School Choice, Educational Opportunities, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, State Legislation, Constitutional Law, Private Schools, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Vouchers, Tax Credits, Religious Factors, Court Litigation
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Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Policymakers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Institute for Justice; American Legislative Exchange Council
Identifiers - Location: United States
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: United States Constitution
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