Today, Dr. Matt Chingos of the Urban Institute released a new study that shows very favorable long-term outcomes for students who enroll in the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program – the largest private school choice program in the country.
The results are clear: the Florida program significantly increases college matriculation, especially when students were enrolled in the FTC program for a longer period of time.
– On average, the FTC increases college enrollment by 15 percent compared to public school students who did not receive a scholarship.
- If a student stays in a private school via the FTC for two years, college enrollment increases by 9-14 percent compared to public school students.
- If a student stays in a private school via the FTC for three years, college enrollment increases by 19-25 percent compared to public school students.
- If a student stays in a private school via the FTC for four years or more, college enrollment increases by 37-43 percent compared to public school students.
– Also, if students received a scholarship from the FTC in grades 3-7, and stayed in the program for four years or more, they saw modest improvements in associate degree attainment rates.
See the full report here: http://bit.ly/2y7wDW4 |