School choice
Policies that let families choose schools other than their assigned public school, such as charter schools, magnet schools, open enrollment or vouchers.
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- Policy and law
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Related terms
- Charter school United States
- A publicly funded, tuition-free school that operates independently of the local district under a charter granted by an authorizer, with more freedom in exchange for accountability. Similar in idea to an English academy or free school.
- Voucher United States
- Public funding given to families to pay tuition at a private school.
- ESA (education savings account) United States
- A state programme that puts public funds into an account parents can use for approved education expenses such as private school tuition or tutoring.
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