Are public schools becoming privatized where you live? Find out with the Public School Shakedown interactive map, which gives up-to-date information on the status of private school choice for every state.
Hover over a state to get basic information on a state's private school choice status. Click on a state for a more in-depth description of what's happening in the state.
Currently, the map gives information on private school choice legislation. That means:
· School voucher programs
· Special needs voucher programs
· Tax credit scholarships ("neovoucher" programs)
· Tax credits and tax deductions for private-school parents
· Educational Savings Accounts
Has the fight for public schools come to your state? Help us keep tabs on what's happening with private school choice across the country. If you have information on current developments regarding school vouchers, tax credit scholarships, or other forms of private school choice in your state, send us a message.
Red states are states with lots of school privatization activity and blue states are states with not a lot of privatization activity.
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Connecticut | CT | New York | NY | ||
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Hawaii | HI | Oklahoma | OK | ||
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