Alabama says school choice helps low-income students. Here’s what the numbers say

Alabama families can again apply for $7,000 vouchers to put toward private school or home school expenses.

Supporters of the CHOOSE Act typically say that school choice gives low-income families more educational options.

“There’s been a lot of criticism from people trying to say that school choice is for the wealthy,” John Wahl, chairman of the state GOP and a candidate for lieutenant governor, told AL.com. “I think it’s the opposite. School choice gives options to people who can’t afford it, especially in minority communities.”…

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