Missouri’s school choice program sparks debate as state-funded vouchers predominantly support religious institutions
Missouri's school voucher program, designed for choice, overwhelmingly directs taxpayer funds to religious institutions, with over 95% of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts supporting faith-based schools. This trend, influenced by Supreme Court rulings, sparks debate on church-state separation and the impact on public education, highlighting a national shift towards faith-based schooling.
Missouri's school voucher program, designed for choice, overwhelmingly directs taxpayer funds to religious institutions, with over 95% of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts supporting faith-based schools. This trend, influenced by Supreme Court rulings, sparks debate on church-state separation and the impact on public education, highlighting a national shift towards faith-based schooling.
