Debunking the Voucher Smokescreens
It has been predicted that next week, the anticipated "Education Freedom Act" should hit the committee floors. The release of this administration bill is coming a little later than expected. There is lots of speculation as to the cause for the delay. The overwhelming perspective is that Gov. Lee doesn't have the votes. Backdoor compromises and dirty politics are once again at play to please the deep pockets of out-of- state lobbyists. We have been prepared to expect an omnibus bill that has components to appease public school advocates. It is Lee's hope that he can make some components of this bill so appealing to public school proponents that he gets the vote. I had an elected representative tell me personally that Lee is willing to give us "anything we want in order to get this passed." The "Education Freedom Act" is anything but freedom for ALL parents and students. Call it what you want. It is "vouchers for a few." Great time and at