House Passes Broad Voucher Bill (indiana)

theindychannel.com ^ | March 31, 2011 | Norman Cox

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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana House on Wednesday passed what would be the nation's broadest use of school vouchers, allowing even middle-class families to use taxpayer money to send their children to private schools. The bill passed the house 56-42.

In an effort to lure House Democrats back from a five-week, self-imposed exile in Illinois, Republicans agreed to reduce the number of vouchers, with a limit of 7,500 the first year and 15,000 the second, 6News' Norman Cox reported.

Still, unlike other systems that are limited to lower-income households, children with special needs or those in failing schools, this one would be open to a much larger pool of students, including those whose parents earn up to $60,000 a year.

"This is yet another option for parents to choose a school that best meets their child's needs, regardless of their income or ZIP code," said House Speaker Brian Bosma. "We must give families the option to provide their children with the best education they need to be successful."

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"In an effort to lure House Democrats back from a five-week, self-imposed exile in Illinois, Republicans agreed to reduce the number of vouchers, with a limit of 7,500 the first year and 15,000 the second."

I knew the Republicans would cave and allow themselves to be blackmailed, now I just wonder on how many issues their capitulation includes.

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They also backed down on the Right To Work bill. The Repubicans have no backbone whatsoever. I about puked the other day watching that coward Pat Bauer leadng all those losers back to the State House. Geez.

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Unlimited the third year.

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Hey, letting children escape indoctrination camps is a good thing.

I wonder if those vouchers have strings attached.