Page 79 - Columbus Dispatch News Today

In some states, higher-income families can now use taxpayer money to cover private-school tuition -- and more people than projected are taking the offer, which might force scrambles to shore

Wealthier families in certain states are now able to use taxpayer money for paying private school tuition, and the option may soon begin to strain state budgets.

"I work and I pay all those taxes the same as everyone else," said Aaron Galaz. "We as parents can have a choice as to where those funds go."

Since last year, nine states have adopted programs that are phasing out, eliminating or significantly raising income limits.

Jeanette Paras has made celebrity pumpkins for the past 35 years

In some states, higher-income families can now use taxpayer money to cover private school tuition — and more people than projected are taking the offer, which might force scrambles to shore up state budgets. It’s especially an issue in states like Arizona and Iowa, where at least some families whose children were already in private […]

Since last year, nine states have adopted programs that are phasing out, eliminating or significantly raising income limits.

Since last year, nine states have adopted programs that are phasing out, eliminating or significantly raising income limits.

Jeanette Paras has made celebrity pumpkins for the past 35 years

Since last year, nine states have adopted programs that are phasing out, eliminating or significantly raising income limits.