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Yassamin Ansari: “The majority of funds, about 70%, are being used by families…”

Featuring: Yassamin Ansari, Democratic | U.S. House Arizona, District 3

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Rep. Ansari on AZ School Choice Voucher Program, Investing in Public Schools

Published | Video Starts at 01:00

We've seen ballooning costs, rampant misuse, and absolutely zero evidence that student outcomes have improved. Our so called Empowerment Scholarship accounts were sold as a lifeline to to our low income families in the state. In reality, The majority of funds, about 70%, are being used by families coming from the wealthiest zip codes in Arizona. These are families already sending their kids to private schools, while public schools in Arizona are left with fewer resources to serve the vast majority of students. (01:00–01:09)

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Asserts that 70% of voucher funds in Arizona are used by wealthy families.

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