Harmful programs that take away funds from public schools to give to private institutions are spreading rapidly across the country. These school voucher programs are harming the public school system which educates 90% of America’s students.  

Voucher programs undermine the fundamental promise of a high-quality, equitable education for all students, as private schools often discriminate based on factors like race, religion, fluency in English, disability, sexual orientation, academic ability, and gender identity.

Private schools are often not held to high standards of academic quality or fiscal management, nor required to meet state accountability standards.

A Brookings Institution analysis found that on average, students that use vouchers to attend private schools do WORSE on tests than similar students that do not attend private schools.

Vouchers drain resources from public schools, which are required to serve all students and are also vital community hubs and local units of democratic government.

Stand up for public education and democracy! Sign on to say NO to school vouchers!