Indiana school voucher rolls grow 12 percent to 33,000
Posted April 14, 2016 7:00 am
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The number of Indiana students receiving private school vouchers grew by 12 percent this school year to nearly 33,000.
Figures released Thursday by the state Department of Education show that private schools could receive nearly $135 million in state voucher payments this school year, up from $116 million last year.
Almost 4,700 students living in the Fort Wayne Community Schools district are receiving vouchers, which is the highest mark in the state. The Indianapolis Public Schools and South Bend Community Schools are the next highest.
The state report says students receiving vouchers represent 2.9 percent of the total statewide school enrollment.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.