The Georgia Senate on Monday passed legislation that would give parents $6,000 in state funding to help them pay for private school education for their children.
, the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, passed 33-23 and now moves to the state House., the day when legislation that's been introduced has to pass one chamber to have a chance of becoming law.The legislation would give a $6,000 voucher to participating students to enroll in a private school that accepts the scholarship, which provides no limit on how many students can apply.
Funds could also be used to cover tutoring fees, therapy for special needs students and transportation to the participating school.The Commission would choose no fewer than three nationally "norm referenced tests" to measure the academic performance of participating students.Sen. Greg Dolezal said during Monday's floor debate that his legislation will give parents more control over their children's education.
"I know that if I were to ask all of you if you think you can make the best decision for your child, every one of you would say yes," Dolezal said. "Let's trust the rest of Georgia parents to do the same."Several Democratic senators spoke in opposition of the bill. State Sen. Jason Esteves , a former Atlanta Board of Education member, said the bill does nothing to address poverty and literacy.
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