School choice advocate pitches $1,200 stipend for struggling students

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Dec 16, 1:00 AM

School choice advocate pitches $1,200 stipend for struggling students

The program, which would have a high price tag and need legislative approval, could be used to pay for tutors, textbooks, internet access and other supports. As written, the program could also fund tuition at a private school, though former Rep. Marcus Brandon said that's not the point to have students changing schools.

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