Washington D.C.: The Obama administration relents on funding for the D.C. voucher program and okays a deal that will allow a small expansion. (Washington Post)
New Hampshire: Gov. John Lynch (pictured here) vetoes a legislative proposal for tax credit scholarships, but some expect an override. (Concord Monitor)
Florida: Former Gov. Jeb Bush stresses school choice, accountability and common ground in a speech to Latino officials. (Associated Press)
North Carolina: A legislative proposal for tax credits scholarships has been rolled into a broader education reform bill in the state House. (Associated Press)
Pennsylvania: A proposed state budget would expand the tax credit scholarship program from $75 million to $150 million a year at the same time public school funding levels are kept the same. (Associated Press) The state senate passes a bill that would make it easier for traditional public schools to be converted into charter schools in financially troubled districts. (Bloomberg)
Colorado: Debate arises over the validity of a survey that finds a lack of support for the Douglas County School District’s voucher program. (Education News Colorado)
New Jersey: Nearly 70 school districts accept students from other districts as part of a statewide public school choice program. (NJ.com)
Louisiana: More than 6,000 families have already applied for vouchers under the new statewide program. (Baton Rouge Advocate)
