Terry Branstad on Education

One Unshakable Vision: World-Class Schools for Iowa

Tuition tax credit for private schools

• Successfully worked for the passage of legislation to ensure Iowans wishing to educate their children at home could do so legally.
• Expanded the Iowa Tuition Grant program to allow more students to attend Iowa's private colleges.
• Active in the creation of the tuition tax credit to make education in private schools a more affordable alternative for parents.
• Funded the state program to provide text books and transportation assistance for students attending private schools.

Supports education vouchers for public or private school.

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The CC survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Education vouchers that allow parents to choose public or private school for their children"