South Carolina Supreme Court Strikes Down School Voucher Program

The ruling halts the use of public funds for private school tuition, impacting thousands of low-income families.

The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled 3-2 that the state's school voucher program is unconstitutional.
The decision affects nearly 3,000 students who had already received $1,500 each in educational scholarships.
The court found that using public funds for private school tuition violates the state constitution.
Low-income families who relied on the vouchers will now have to find alternative means to cover private school costs.
Governor Henry McMaster and other officials are considering options to reinstate or replace the program, including a potential constitutional amendment.