Invest in Public Schools: End Ineffective Private School Voucher Programs

Ineffective private school voucher programs lack the accountability structure needed to ensure voucher students meet statutory requirements and students with disabilities are receiving proper services. This report examines Mississippi's voucher program and provides considerations. It recommends monitoring whether students are progressing towards their IEP goals, an application process for participating private schools, and an obligation for state and private schools to monitor whether students are receiving special education services.