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Gov. Cooper wants Republicans to stop push for more school voucher funding

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Democratic state lawmakers gathered Monday to denounce Republican legislative leaders' plan to expand funding for private school vouchers, saying it takes money out of public schools. Supporters of the plan say parents, regardless of income, should control how the taxpayer money set aside for their child's education is spent.
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Democratic state lawmakers gathered Monday to denounce Republican legislative leaders' plan to expand funding for private school vouchers, saying it takes money out of public schools. Supporters of the plan say parents, regardless of income, should control how the taxpayer money set aside for their child's education is spent.

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Posted 2024-05-06T19:46:23-0400 - Updated 2024-05-06T19:46:23-0400