A voucher is a certificate that can be used to purchase a particular good or service. A
voucher is the same as money except that it can be used only to purchase the good or
service specified. A school voucher is issued by a government agency to a parent (or legal
guardian) for the purpose of paying tuition at a participating private or government school.
The school returns the voucher to the government agency and is paid a specified amount.
A school voucher plan is the legislation, constitutional provisions, and administrative
policies adopted to implement school vouchers. School vouchers create a competitive education marketplace, where private and government, religious and secular, not-for-profit and for-profit schools compete for tuition dollars controlled by parents. This is not laissez-
faire market competition, since parents are subsidized and participating schools may be
subject to some regulation.
1. In the Year 2000
All children will start school ready to learn. Projects include
health immunizations, nutrition and prenatal care and
preschool reading.
2. In the Year 2000
The high school graduation rate will increase to at least 96
percent. It was 86 percent at last measurement in 1997.
3. In the Year 2000
All students will become competent in challenging subject
matter.
4. In the Year 2000
A voluntary national test in reading, math and other subjects
is used to measure this goal as states have their own
achievement tests.
5. In the Year 2000
Teachers will have the knowledge and skills they need.
U.S. students will be the first in the world in math and
science.
6. In the Year 2000
Every adult American will be literate.
7. In the Year 2000
Schools will be safe, disciplined, and free of drugs, guns and
alcohol.
8. In the Year 2000
Schools will promote parental involvement and participation.
