A Comprehensive Guide Featuring State Comparisons, Data Insights, and Vital Debates Shaping Rural Education
MIDDLETON, Wis., April 9, 2025 -- Ballotpedia is excited to announce its new resource portal on the impact of school choice on rural school districts and communities. Whether you're interested in an overview of private school choice policies across all 50 states, analysis of legislative support and opposition, or the arguments for and against private school choice policies, this new portal helps you navigate this important topic with ease.
Ballotpedia's portal provides an unbiased look at the current school choice landscape, especially as it relates to rural communities. Here are some interesting facts about school choice across the country:
- As of March 2025:
- 15 states have universal private school choice programs.
- Nine Republican trifecta states have enacted universal education savings account (ESA) programs since 2021.
- 45% of school districts across the U.S. are classified as rural. Legislators represent these school districts from 2,945 different legislative districts.
Key features of the portal include:
- Overview of school choice policies
- Analysis of legislative support and opposition across different states and public opinion polling on universal school choice
- Research on how school choice affects rural schools
- Arguments and perspectives from various stakeholders
- Policy proposals and reform details
- Real-life stories and case studies
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