An Arkansas school voucher application has been slammed for promoting “resegregation” after it offered parents an option to express if they were seeking a “different racial mix of students” as a reason for applying.
According to the Arkansas Times , the state’s Department of Education recently launched its online application for state-funded school vouchers, which doles out $7,000 per student to help families fund private school tuition or home school expenses. Families with K-12 students are eligible to apply for the 2025-2026 school year.
One question on the application asked parents why they were applying for the program and included an option for applicants to reveal if they wanted a “different racial mix” than ones found in traditional classroom settings. The application question surfaced online and sparked widespread backlash…