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17 August, 2004
17 August 2004Florida's voucher law -- the centerpiece of Governer Jeb Bush's education policy which entitles students of failing public schools to vouchers for private schools, including religious schools -- was ruled unconstitutional by the 1st District Court of Appeal. "'Courts do not have the authority to ignore the clear language of the Constitution, even for a popular program with a worthy purpose,'" wrote Judge William Van Nortwick. Florida's Education Commissioner plans to appeal the case to the state Supreme Court. Read more.
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