Where is there Federal funding of any voucher program? Correct me if I am wrong, but this case centered on the question of whether or not Cleveland could operate a voucher program without Federal interference. There was a 1st amendment challenge which was defeated. There is no new source of funds here; there is simply a change in how those funds are used.
Vouchers are a chit given to parents who meet whatever requirements are stipulated by the state or local authority. That chit is cashed in at any school that will accept it. I think that is basically how it works. These are local and state programs.
It is true that the President favors Federal funding of voucher programs, but this was left out of his Education plan. As far as I know, there is no Federal funding of any voucher program. If I am wrong, someone can let me know. Or maybe this is just more lewrockwell rot.
If Bush already favors fed-funded vouchers, it's only a matter of time for the DOE to sharpen the pencil...if it hasn't done so already.
That's because the feds didn't have the green light until now.