The Choice Channel

“Special education has grown dramatically over the last two decades and shows no signs of slowing. To date, about 14 percent of public school students have been diagnosed with a disability and receive special education services. In response to the disappointing educational experiences of these students, five states have now adopted voucher programs specifically tailored to disabled students. In a new study for the Manhattan Institute, we find evidence that Florida’s special-education voucher program has improved the education that the public schools provide to the disabled students who remain in the public schools.” (04/29/08)