Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has raised concerns regarding the soaring costs of the state's school vouchers program, which may exceed $1 billion in the next fiscal year. Characterizing the program as an entitlement that diverts funds from essential budget priorities, Hobbs highlights the potential consequences for services like disability support and pay raises for firefighters and police. Experts warn that such voucher programs will increasingly strain budgets nationwide, with many recipients shifting from private to public-funded private tuition, leading to a dual education system funded by taxpayers.
"Vouchers don't shift costs—they add costs. The expansion of such programs where individuals are already in private education only exacerbates the financial strain on public resources."
"As Arizona's school voucher program balloons, there’s fear this trend may spread, leading to unsustainable expenditures across the nation amidst other pressing budget needs."
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