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Iowa private schools see record enrollment growth with $320 million in state voucher support – Times of India
Iowa’s Voucher Program Fuels Record 25,000 New Enrollments in Private Catholic Schools. (Getty Images) Iowa’s private schools, particularly Catholic institutions, have witnessed an unprecedented surge in student enrollment this academic year, thanks to the state’s voucher system. With over 25,000 new students enrolled, two-thirds are utilizing the state-funded Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs), a key component of the Students First Act signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds nearly two years ago. This initiative has allowed families to apply public funds towards private schooling, resulting in a major shift in the state’s educational landscape.State Vouchers Fuel Enrollment GrowthAccording to the Iowa ... Read more