Bobby Scott actually said...

If we are truly committed to fulfilling the promise of Brown for all of our children regardless of zip code, income, race, language status, ...

So the choice isn't on the part of the parents, the choice is whoever gets to decide who gets a voucher.

One of the challenges we have as legislators is making the best use of the taxpayer's dollars.

We also know that research on voucher programs are clear, they do not lead to academic benefits for low-income students.