Scrutiny mounts over assessment data integrity in South Carolina voucher program
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What happened
The voucher program in South Carolina, which provides eligible families with public dollars for approved educational expenses, is under review regarding its assessment data integrity. Over $210 million has been allocated to the Education Scholarship Trust Fund. Questions arose after an Education Oversight Committee report indicated that fewer than 300 of approximately 2,879 voucher recipients submitted suitable assessments for the 2024–25 school year.
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Why it matters
The program requires the collection of assessment data to evaluate student growth. State lawmakers are debating the budget proviso for the fund, and the lack of usable testing records raises questions about the program's academic effectiveness and its ability to demonstrate a return on investment.
A publicly funded education program in South Carolina is being managed, with legislators debating budget proviso for the fund.
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Who's involved
- South Carolina Department of EducationThe state agency responsible for administering the educational needs of South Carolina.
- South CarolinaThe state of South Carolina, where the education program operates.
- Neal CollinsA politician who has been actively scrutinizing the assessment data integrity of the voucher program.
- Ellen WeaverA prominent Republican party politician and former nominee for state education superintendent.
- WilliamsAn individual who utilizes an educational program provided by the South Carolina Department of Education.
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South Carolina Department of Education
state education agency of the U.S. state of South Carolina
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