2. Goal Provide services and programs that build momentum and help create a positive atmosphere for school choice.
3. Why School Choice? Dr. Milton Friedman-Founder Segregation Quality of Education (Urban Areas) Education is not created EQUAL! Freedom
4. Benefits of School Choice Better test scores for all students Higher graduation rates Increased parent involvement and satisfaction Saves taxpayers millions of dollars Public schools respond positively to competition
5. Services Assessment of Readiness Development of Local Leaders Building Local Partnerships Preliminary Planning Seed Money Statewide Database
6. Movers & Shakers Robert C. Enlow -CEO 2009-present -Education Task Force of the American Legislative Exchange Council -Board Member, School Choice Ohio -Advisory Member Children First: School Choice Trust
7. Legislation Elementary and Secondary Education Opportunity Act (NE-tax credit) Georgia Voucher Bill Scholarships for Students w/Disabilities OK Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act Parental Choice Scholarship Act (based on free/reduced lunch 250% below)