Gov. Pat Quinn talks about MAP grants at DePaul University. (Photo/Bob Smith)

Superintendent and trustees discussed federal scholarship tax credits that begin Jan. 2027 and the districts early work to establish a 501(c)(3) scholarship-granting organization (SGO) to access that potential funding stream while maintaining stated opposition to vouchers.

The board approved its legislative appropriations request July 22, accepting a required 3% baseline reduction and designating need-based financial aid (aiming toward initial awards for 70% of eligible students) and several targeted scholarship items as exceptional-item priorities.

Scholarships awarded to students from Milton and Navarre High Schools during annual event.

For years, voucher programs that used taxpayer dollars for private school tuition were limited to low-income or special needs students. Now many states including Ohio have near-universal vouchers. Cri...

Two minority-focused scholarship programs are under legal fire for allegedly excluding white applicants, with a lawsuit challenging their eligibility criteria.

Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts held its 2026 commencement in Clayton County. Interim Superintendent Dr. Douglas Hendrix Seay, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and local board members praised graduates; the school and partners announced $13,357,668 in scholarship offers and presented multiple awards before diplomas were conferred.

The Board of Regents approved the university's 2026–27 operating budget, including a CPI-based tuition adjustment averaging 4.25% that university officials say will generate roughly $24 million; the measure passed after extensive debate and two no votes on affordability concerns.

Council approved a $25,000 allocation from the economic development fund to Opportunity Stanislaus/Volt Institute to provide discounted training and $15,000 in scholarship credits for Oakdale residents; vote 4-0.

Board acknowledges senior scholarships and honors educators on National Principal Day.

Senate Bill 2147 aims to enhance funding for need-based scholarships over the next biennium.

Maryland establishes BOOST Program for scholarships to nonpublic schools for eligible students

The House Ways and Means Committee returned Senate Bill 11-42 with a due-pass recommendation after hearing supporters who said it brings private donations and scholarships to Arizona students and opponents who warned of insufficient federal rules and risks to public school funding.