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For Parents
School choice describes policies that are enacted to ensure that every family has the right to choose the schools that are best for their children.
Today Wisconsin has four private school choice programs (Milwaukee, Racine, statewide and a special needs program), a public charter program, and an open enrollment program allowing transfers to non-resident districts. Homeschooling is also an educational option.
The private school choice programs use vouchers that the state pays to the schools to cover tuition. There are geographical, income, and in some cases grade-level-entry restrictions on participation in the programs.
In recent years, choice has grown in Wisconsin. Around 49,000 students currently participate in the four private school choice programs. Choice program students have outperformed public school counterparts on the ACT for several years running.
Below the FAQS, see the Enroll and Tuition Tax Deduction links.
FAQs for Parents
Income Threshold
To see the adjusted gross income requirements for the WPCP, MPCP and RPCP programs, please visit our Income Chart page, updated annually.
The “once in, always in” provision means your child keeps his or her voucher even if family income rises, as long as he or she does not voluntarily leave the program.
School Choice Wisconsin Brochure: Parent Awakening
Enroll in a Choice SchoolWe’ll walk you through the process step-by-step and assist you finding a school, submitting the application, and enrolling. |
Tuition Tax DeductionInformation about the Wisconsin Tuition Tax Deduction and how it works for and impacts families. |
StoriesSchool choice is helping real kids. Thousands of students throughout Wisconsin are thriving because of the educational options available to them through school choice programs. |