South Carolina Supreme Court Strikes Down School Voucher Program

Overview

• 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.