Kansas opts into voucher-style program, which critics say will help private schools

By: Anna Kaminski

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 620

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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TOPEKA — Kansas and 28 other states have opted to participate in the Trump administration’s school voucher-style program, which supporters say will benefit both public and private schools.

But in Leah Fliter’s opinion, that’s likely not how it will play out.

Fliter, who is part of the lobbying team for the Kansas Association of School Boards, said on the Kansas Reflector podcast that Kansans with students enrolled in private schools will primarily benefit, and public …

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