The bill for use of SC Lottery Funds for Private Training is moving forward in the Senate – WLTX.com

Columbia, SC – a school selection bill that would allow South Carolina students to use state funds for education for education for private school education, moves forward after the Senate approved reading this week. The bill will receive a third reading on Tuesday before heading to the House of South Carolina, where representatives can change it or cross it.

The proposal revives the educational scholarship confidence program and was approved by South Carolina governor in his state circulation. According to the current version, the eligibility is expanded to families who earn up to 400% of the federal poverty level in the second year – lower than the original 600% cap.

Jennifer Rainville of the Appleseed Legal Justice Center says that low -income families may not benefit as much as it is intended.

“I think that when this bill was originally filed, the intention or what we said was the intention was to help students with low incomes that could fight in schools,” Rainville said. “I think one of the things we are unable to realize is that many low -income people will not be able to benefit from this type of programs because of the advantages they give up on a public place school, such as free transportation, Free and reduced lunch at school. “

The bill will have its last reading in the South Carolina Senate this week. The proposed changes will require a majority of three. If approved, he will move to the house where Midlands’ legislators say they are waiting to review the final version.

“I think it is the right of every parent to send their child to the school, which can best meet their needs, since all areas are not created equal,” said reporter Kal Forest, R-Saluda. “What best meets the needs of their children?”

Republican MPs own an over -master at South Carolina’s home, as they did in the Senate, which means that the majority of the party’s support will accept the bill.

“If you look at where this is done in other states, what actually happens are those who already send their children to a private school, they eventually receive a voucher and some kind of discount,” said Senator Mike Rose. “What we have to do is actually focus on the real problems of public education.”

The bill was set for third reading in the South Carolina Senate after MPs return on Tuesday.