Fraud in Arizona Education Voucher Program

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Three former Arizona Department of Education employees indicted for fraud in education voucher program. Program criticized for costs and lax regulation. Expansion led to sharp increase in participants.

Key Points

  • Three former employees indicted for conspiracy and money laundering
  • Program defrauded of over $600,000
  • Expansion of program led to increase in students participating
  • Critics say program is a drain on state's finances

Pros

  • Parents can choose the best school for their children

Cons

  • Easy target for fraud
  • Program criticized for costs and regulation