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Vermillion forum: vouchers largely stalled, debate continues over campus rules and housing
Summary
Lawmakers at a Vermillion forum said education‑funding proposals that would direct public dollars to private schools appear largely dead this session, while other education measures — including campus concealed‑carry, required displays and a bill limiting Board of Regents housing requirements — drew active debate.
Legislators at the Vermillion Cracker Barrel forum described a fractured set of education proposals this session and said the most expansive privatization measures are unlikely to move forward.
Representative Bill Shorma told the audience he thought proposals to direct public funding to private education were “95% dead.” Senator Sydney Davis said the Senate voted 24‑11 against a related measure and added states that adopt broad voucher programs typically see costs “explode.”…
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