https://hotair.com/archives/ed-morrissey/2011/03/0...estore-dc-opportunity-scholarship-voucher-program/

Tracks students' academic achievement: The school choice program would continue to undergo rigorous evaluation comparing the academic achievement, retention and dropout rates, and other key indicators between D.C. public schools and those schools participating in the D.C. opportunity scholarships program. … Improves the current D.C. school choice program for students, families, and taxpayers: The bipartisan bill not only renews this landmark program, it improves it by increasing scholarship awards for students (up to $12,000 per year for high school students and $8,000 per year for elementary school students), capping administrative expenses at three percent to make sure dollars are going to the students who need them, and adopting several Democratic reforms to ensure schools are accredited and have the necessary financial resources. … Despite a track record of sterling success in moving children in low-income families from failing public schools and giving them a chance at academic success -- and a brighter future -- Democrats cut funding to the DCOSP and consigned the children of the District of Columbia to the public-school monopoly…