School choice advocate pitches $1,200 stipend for struggling students :: WRAL.com
Updated December 15, 2020 6:47 p.m. EST By Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter Raleigh, N.C. — A former state lawmaker and long-time school choice advocate is pitching the General Assembly on a $1,200 grant for struggling students. The program, which would have a high price tag and need legislative approval, could be used to pay for tutors, textbooks, internet access and other supports. As written, the program could also fund tuition at a private school, though former Rep. Marcus Brandon said that's not the point to have students changing schools. "Anything that can help them bring th...
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