9,000 students will lose their scholarships if Illinois lawmakers refuse to extend the Invest in Kids Act – Wirepoints on AM 560 Chicago’s Morning Answer

Ted joined Dan and Amy to talk about the 9,000 students that are about to lose access to tax credit scholarships if lawmakers refuse to extend the Invest in Kids Act, what Johnson and the CTU’s takeover means for school choice, how Iowa and Indiana give taxpayers the opportunity to choose the best school for their children, and more.

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fed up neighbor
2 years ago

It’s all about control they could care less because it does not meet there agenda, when will people in Illinois wake the hell up.

Old Joe
2 years ago

How dare those kids actually have an educational choice.

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