South Carolina's K-12 voucher program has been making headlines in recent years, and a new report sheds light on a controversy that sparked concerns about accountability and oversight. In 2020, several students from the SC public school system were removed from the program after it was discovered they had been incorrectly enrolled. A subsequent investigation found that the students had collectively spent over $64,000 in taxpayer-funded vouchers, raising questions about the program's eligibility criteria and management. Fortunately, a new report suggests that the issue has not repeated itself, but the incident highlights the need for continued scrutiny and reform to ensure that this program is serving its intended purpose: providing educational opportunities for students in need.
SC students booted from K-12 voucher program spent $64K. The problem didn't repeat, report says South Carolina Daily Gazette