1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

Here is a draft message rejecting vouchers for private schools: I urge you to oppose any legislation to implement private school voucher programs in our state. Vouchers divert taxpayer funds away from public schools, which serve the vast majority of students. Public schools already face significant underfunding challenges. Voucher programs would further drain resources from public education and benefit only a small minority of families. Additionally, private schools receiving voucher funds would not be subject to the same accountability standards and safeguards that public schools must follow. This threatens to undermine educational quality and equitable access. I request that you prioritize strengthening and fully funding our public education system for the benefit of all students rather than pursuing voucher schemes that defund public schools. Public funds should remain dedicated to public institutions that serve every child.