A Cincinnati couple was informed their granddaughter, who attends a private school program for students with learning challenges, would no longer be allowed to stay after just three months of enrollment. The decision came after a meeting with school officials that began with prayer, raising questions about the accessibility of private school voucher programs for children with disabilities. Families relying on such vouchers may face unexpected barriers despite the intended support for specialized education. The case highlights broader concerns about whether private schools fully accommodate students with unique academic needs.
CINCINNATI — The meeting with staff members of Cincinnati Christian Schools began with a prayer. Then they told Mike Grimmer and Linda Kelly that their granddaughter could no longer attend the private school. Annabelle Kelly had enrolled there three months earlier, in August 2025, in a program specifically for students who struggle in mainstream classrooms. […] The post Parents of students with disabilities find private school vouchers come with a catch appeared first on The Hechinger Report.
