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Jones Calls CHOOSE Act Unfair | Birmingham News
Former Senator Doug Jones is sounding the alarm on the CHOOSE Act, calling it a dangerous drain on public education that funnels state funds into private schools with little oversight. He warns it could become a massive subsidy for private school families, even as income limits are phased out, and likened it to a secretive prison project. Jones wants to shut down new applications while letting current students finish — arguing that public money must stay in public schools. With over 29,000 applications — covering nearly 50,000 students — the debate over school choice and funding is heating…
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