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Because the consumer will also control the spending of the voucher, they conclude that same conditions (e.g. no regulation) will apply for schools.

Private schools are already heavily regulated by the government. The regulation will only get worse if vouchers are added to the mix.

On what basis do you argue that the regulation will only get worse? Has the regulation of grocery stores become worse since the introduction of food stamps? Perhaps....but this I don't see how this anything to do with food stamps per se. Why wouldn't the same apply to vouchers?

Alaska started charter schools in response to calls from homeschoolers concerning the desire for a different direction than regular education. Our charter schools act as a bridge of support for homeschooling parents. They can receive guidance, educational support, and access to CERTIFIED teachers to assist in the educational planning for their child. Charter schools have to meet all state & district requirements, benchmarks,standards,curriculum regulations, discipline policy, scheduling, textbook requirements, and follow provisions of collective bargaining with employee unions unless both district and NEA agree otherwise.(fat chance that happening)

You see in the end, the control is still there. I don't see the govt or nea ever giving up control once they get it.

Alaska is a pretty conservative place with lots of rural people off the road system. Homeschooling is natural up here, but still there are parameters set down that must be followed.

Someone mentioned a simple tax deduction for private educational expenses. That is a much better direction. The more complex the system the more room for govt control and corruption.

I teach high school and face the govt sinking their teeth into every aspect of education on a daily basis. I believe their ultimate goal is to federalize education and all the mind control that will bring to our children. They are accomplishing their curriculum controls through standards, benchmarks, and legislation anyway.

Private schools now have much more freedom than they will after vouchers. A simple tax deduction would be better.