INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court has upheld the nation's broadest school voucher program, clearing the way for its expansion. Critics had argued that the program primarily benefited religious institutions that run private schools. But the program's supporters say parents can send their children to any school they want, whether it's public or private, religious or not, and the Supreme Court agreed with that Tuesday. In a 5-0 decision, the justices said the program does not violate the state constitution. The Indiana case has been closely watched because its voucher program is open to middle-class families, while most state voucher programs are limited to low-income families or those in failing schools. More than 500,000 Indiana students qualify for vouchers. Also, lawmakers have introduced a bill to expand the program to kindergarten. (Image via Shutterstock.)
