Demand Accountability for Taxpayer-Funded School Vouchers

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I'm calling about school voucher accountability in our state.
Right now, private schools receiving public voucher money are not required to report test scores, graduation rates, or how they spend taxpayer funds.
If public money goes to private schools, those schools should meet the same transparency standards as public schools.
I'm asking you to support legislation requiring academic and financial reporting from any school that receives public voucher funds.

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Dear [Senator/Representative name],

I am writing as a constituent from [city, state] about demand accountability for taxpayer-funded school vouchers.

Right now, private schools receiving public voucher money are not required to report test scores, graduation rates, or how they spend taxpayer funds.

If public money goes to private schools, those schools should meet the same transparency standards as public schools.

The facts support this: $10 billion+ Annual taxpayer spending on private school vouchers across 18 states. $900 million Arizona's voucher spending with no academic reporting requirements. 0 Number of states requiring voucher schools to meet the same accountability standards as public schools.

I am asking you to take a public position on this issue and act accordingly. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

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$10 billion+ Annual taxpayer spending on private school vouchers across 18 states

$900 million Arizona's voucher spending with no academic reporting requirements

0 Number of states requiring voucher schools to meet the same accountability standards as public schools

Eighteen states now spend over $10 billion per year on private school voucher programs. Most of these programs have no requirement that participating schools report test scores, graduation rates, or financial audits. Taxpayers fund the programs. Parents get no data to compare schools. And state legislatures keep expanding them.

Public schools are required to report standardized test results, graduation rates, per-student spending, teacher qualifications, and disciplinary records. Voucher schools receiving the same public money face none of these requirements in most states. Arizona alone has spent $900 million on voucher students with no academic reporting at all.

Tell your state legislators: if public money goes to private schools, those schools must meet the same transparency and accountability standards as public schools. No exemptions.