by Michael Robison at The Gateway Pundit
Arizona set a new standard for education this past week, passing a bill that allows families to pick the school of their choice, and the State will help fund that choice.
The legislation includes an empowerment scholarship account eligibility to every Arizona family.
Under HB2853, every family in Arizona is now eligible for the State’s 2011 Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program. The program was initially designed for disabled, military, or failing students.
Under the program, all of the State’s families qualify for $6,500 in tuition annually per child for private or home schools or learning pods. The move puts the choice of decision back in the hands of parents, allowing them to make decisions they believe are best for their children.
“This legislation is the most robust expansion of educational freedom in the nation,” Matt Beienburg, director of education policy of Goldwater Institute, told the Washington Free Beacon.
“It guarantees every Arizona student, whether they are coming from public school, private school, or homeschooling, the opportunity to join the ESA program and receive their share of state funding to pursue any educational opportunity that best needs their needs,” he said.
Goldwater said many families make financial sacrifices annually…
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