WISCONSIN

AFC Wisconsin seeks to empower Wisconsin families, especially lower-income families, with the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children. We are a project of the American Federation for Children.

WISCONSIN’S SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS:

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL CHOICE IN WISCONSIN!

Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (Voucher)

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

  • Household income of Milwaukee residents ought not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level

  • Income limit increases by $7,000 if the parents of the student are married

  • Once acquired, vouchers stay with the student regardless of changes in income

ENROLLMENT: 28,958 students (2022-2023)

Parental Choice Program (Statewide) (Voucher)

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

  • Household income for Wisconsin residents (excluding Milwaukee and Racine) ought not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level

  • Income limit increases by $7,000 if the parents of the student are married

  • For the school year prior to one’s enrollment in the program, students must have enrolled in a public school, not enrolled in public school, enrolled in private school, be entering kindergarten, first, or ninth grade, or attended school in a different state

ENROLLMENT: 19,205 students (2022-2023)

Parental Private School Choice Program (Racine) (Voucher)

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

  • Household income ought not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level

  • Income limit increases by $7,000 if the parents of the student are married

  • For the school year prior to one’s enrollment in the program, students must have enrolled in a public school, not enrolled in public school, enrolled in private school, be entering kindergarten, first, or ninth grade, or attended school in a different state

ENROLLMENT: 4,038 students (2022-2023)

Special Needs Scholarship Program (Voucher)

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

  • Students must have Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and can participate until they graduate high school or turn 21

ENROLLMENT: 2,703 students (2022-2023)

WISCONSIN VOICES FOR CHOICE

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Our team focuses its time and resources on supporting state-level efforts to provide low-income and middle-income families with access to great schools through private school choice.

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