a education overhaul
Over three years, the plan will phase in an"education freedom account" to pay for private and home schooling costs equal to 90% of the state's per-student funding for public schools, which is currently $7,413. It's part of afollowing the COVID-19 pandemic that's been fueled in part by fights over school curriculum.
Democrats and teachers' groups opposed to the voucher plan have said it will threaten public schools by diverting resources to private schools that aren't required to accept all students. Opponents also have said they're concerned that the legislation could create unfunded mandates for districts in the long run.“I'm pretty sure none of us want to go back there," Love said before the vote.
“I'm just concerned in years three and four, God forbid something bad happens, that eventually you can't pay for it," King said after the vote.