Wyoming Governor signs school choice bill into law with restrictions
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signs a school choice bill into law but vetoes most of the eligibility provisions due to constitutionality concerns, limiting access to education savings accounts (ESAs) to families with lower incomes.
Key Points
- Governor Gordon signed a school choice bill into law in Wyoming
- Vetoed most of the eligibility provisions due to constitutional concerns
- ESAs limited to families at or below 150% of the federal poverty level
Pros
- Empowers parents to use public funds for various education expenses
- Expands education freedom for families
Cons
- Restricts access to ESAs to families with lower incomes
- Constitutionality concerns raised by Governor Gordon