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Gov. Shapiro draws criticism for backing school vouchers

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PHILADELPHIA - As the Pennsylvania Legislature nears a budget deadline by the end of the week, the controversial issue of school vouchers has emerged as a hot topic with Governor Josh Shapiro in the thick of it.Opponents of using public money to pay for students attending private or religious schools, known as school vouchers, argue they drain money from public schools which most students attend.

Democrats most often oppose vouchers, but not Governor Shapiro."I believe every child of God deserves a shot here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

One of the best ways to guarantee their success is to make sure every child has a quality education," Shapiro said.If that includes vouchers focusing on students attending low-achieving public schools, Shapiro is on-board and willing to sign legislation soon.

His words have been met with heated opposition, especially from union groups like the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers whose 13,000 members work in the city’s public schools.Donna Cooper leads Children First, a non-profit advocacy group for children and youth in the Philadelphia region.

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