Federal School Voucher Debate, Groundhog Day

Federal school voucher debate, Groundhog Day

Should Gov. Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low income students to attend private school? Plus, how one quiet suburb is readying for its Groundhog Day closeup.

Pritzker looks for rules for federal school choice scholarship program

(The Center Square) – Despite having a similar state program expire, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker remains on the fence about whether to opt Illinois into the federal Education Freedom Tax

Will Illinois join Trump scholarship program?

Good morning, Chicago. ✶🔎 Below: Gov. JB Pritzker is still deciding if Illinois will join a federal program that funds private school scholarships — tax breaks that are fueling a heated debate. We'll explain why.🗞️ Plus: The National Guard's purported $21 million pricetag, a new bar for fans of women's sports and more news you need to know.📝 Keeping score: The Bulls were bested by the Pacers, 113-110.📧 Subscribe: Get this newsletter delivere…

Pritzker undecided on federal school vouchers – WEEK (Peoria)

“Illinois donors are going to be funding this program no matter what. Isn’t it in our best interest for Illinois students to get their fair share of the pie?” said State Rep. Travis Weaver.

Public school advocacy groups urge Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to opt out of federal voucher program

Illinois could soon opt into the first federal school voucher program — an initiative long-championed by private school advocates and religious conservatives — but Gov. JB Pritzker has yet to weigh in.