[20220113]IF10713_公立和私立学校选择选项概述.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated January 13, 2022Overview of Public and Private School Choice OptionsSchool choice generally refers to the opportunity for parents to select an elementary or secondary school for their child that differs from the assigned school that the child would otherwise attend based on where the family lives. School choice is often divided into two major categoriespublic school choice and private school choice. Both types of school choice programs have proponents and opponents, and both have garnered substantial congressional interest. This In Focus provides an overview of the various types of public and private school choice options that exist and, when applicable, highlights federal programs that directly support choice. It also discusses homeschooling as a school choice option. The In Focus does not evaluate the pros and cons of each type of school choice option or the myriad studies supporting or criticizing them. Current School Attendance Patterns Based on data available from the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Digest of Education Statistics, there were over 56 million children enrolled in public and private elementary and secondary schools durin