While Michigan has made progress in recent years to provide education options to families, there is still much work to be done.  Artificial barriers to access still exist. 

In order to make sure every Michigan student has access to the best options available to them, their parents must be heard. As the state legislature considers bills before them to create open enrollment options and remove caps to virtual schools in the state, parents must voice the need for accessible public school options that are allowed to expand and are properly funded. 

There are currently over 4400 students on a waiting list to access public virtual education in Michigan due to an arbitrary cap of 400 students for this type of school.  Parent voices can help these students access the education option that is best for them.

The Michigan Chapter of the National Coalition of Public School Options is organizing parents to ensure their voices are heard as Michigan policymakers consider how to ensure public education options are accessible to every Michigan family. Join us today to help protect and expand the public school options that best suit your family's needs.

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RESOURCES

Michigan State Legislature

Michigan Department of Education

Michigan Association of Public Charter Academies