By Laura Diamond
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 07/09/08
When Georgia started its voucher program for special education students last year, state education officials and lawmakers were unsure how many students and private schools would participate.Click here for the entire article.
They called it a success when 899 children with disabilities received vouchers to leave their public schools and attend 117 participating private schools. They expect even better results this year.
At least 125 private schools are expected to accept vouchers this coming school year, said Pam Smith, who oversees the program for the Georgia Department of Education. The state changed its application process and required all of last year's participating private schools to apply again, along with any new schools.
The state Board of Education has approved 96 schools and will vote on 29 more Thursday. An additional 10 to 15 schools may be approved in August, Smith said.
Parents have until Sept. 5 to enroll in a participating private school. State leaders say more families are expected to take part this year.
"I think we'll see a doubling, if not this year then very soon," said state Senate President Pro-Tem Eric Johnson (R-Savannah)...
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