Michigan school choice lags as constitution blocks state dollars

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently returned to England to enroll their children in British schools, a move that highlights the growing desire for educational options among Michigan families. While the royals cited education as their primary reason for leaving the United States, Michigan parents face a more constrained landscape due to a state constitutional ban on the direct or indirect use of state dollars for non-public education.

Despite limited options, many Michigan families have exercised school choice. In Detroit, 42% of students attend charter schools, surpassing the 39.2% enrolled in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. However, low-income families often remain trapped in underperforming schools because they must bear the full cost of private or home education, unlike families in other states where education savings accounts and tax credit programs are more widely available.

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