Senate Bill 2135: Creates a Scholarship Program for Nonpublic Schools

This bill would create a scholarship program whereby low-income public school students could transfer to nonpublic schools, including Category IV church-related schools. The nonpublic school would receive 50% of state funds normally received by the local school district for each student. The bill also provides for a significant increase in state control of participating nonpublic schools, such as financial accountability and state tests.