More Than 29,000 Iowans Apply for Revolutionary School Voucher Program – By Rick Moran (PJ Media) / July 7, 2023
The office of Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that since the opening of the application window to apply for Iowa’s Students First Education Savings Account (ESA)—the state’s new school voucher program—more than 29,000 Iowans have rushed to apply. The program is one of the most revolutionary voucher programs in the country and was bitterly opposed by the teachers union to the very end.
“The tremendous response from Iowa families demonstrates there’s both a need and a strong desire for school choice in our state,” said Reynolds, a Republican. “Allowing parents to choose the education that’s best for their children levels the playing field and creates equal opportunities for Iowa’s students.”
Unfortunately, there are only 9,000 spots open in private schools this year, so most applicants will lose out. But the number of open slots will rise over the next three years until it is expected that anyone who applies and is eligible will be accepted.
