The
Badger State had two victories in 2011, a major contributor to making “The Year
of School Choice” such a success. Not
only did Wisconsin expand the longest running school choice program in the
nation, but it created a second voucher program modeled after its Milwaukee
Program.
2011
Results
- Number of School Choice Programs: 2
- Total Number of Students: 23,426
- Total Number of Participating Schools: 114
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
The
nation’s longest running voucher program, this program began in 1990! It’s been expanded and strengthened over the
years—and 2011 was no different. In the
biennial budget, signed by Governor Scott Walker, the Milwaukee Parental Choice
Program was expanded by
- Removing the cap on the number of student
participants
- Permitting schools across the state to accept
program participants
- Expanding the program to benefit children from
middle-class families
- Ensuring that participating families can remain in the program regardless of future income growth
2011-12 School Year Data Update
- Scholarships Awarded: 23,198
- Schools Participating: 106
- 2011 Expenditures: $144,300,800
Growth in Student Participation
Racine Parental Choice Program
Wisconsin’s
newly created voucher program, the Racine Parental Choice Program is modeled
off the highly successful Milwaukee Program.
This program allows students living in the Racine Unified School
District to attend the school of their parents’ choice.
2011-12 School Year Data Update
- Scholarships Awarded: 228
- Schools Participating: 8
- 2011 Expenditures: $1,546,100
Growth in Student Participation
2012
Outlook
Wisconsin
is still fighting to create even more options for students. In 2012, we can expect to see movement on a
special needs voucher program and voucher expansion to Green Bay.
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American Federation for Children | Alliance for School Choice, MSG
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