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Mark Pocan: “The title of today's hearing School Choice, Expanding Educational Freedom for all is somewhat ironic because the data of…”

On the recordApril 17, 2023
The title of today's hearing School Choice, Expanding Educational Freedom for all is somewhat ironic because the data of these choice programs shows these programs drain resources from public schools to fund private and religious schools.
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Mark Pocan
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Pocan critiques school choice programs for diverting funds from public to private schools.

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