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Parents praise ESA program for expanding school choice
Summary
Four residents during a public comment period praised the Education Savings Account (ESA) program, saying it helped families access private schooling, reduced barriers tied to ZIP codes and was simple to apply for, including for a single mother who said it was "life changing." No formal action was recorded.
Four residents speaking during the public comment period praised the Education Savings Account (ESA) program, saying it allowed parents to choose schools based on their children—s needs rather than where they live and that the application process was straightforward.
"If every family had the chance to tailor the school to their children, however that may be, that to me is where we should be headed," said Parent 1, a resident and parent who…
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