Enacted 2010 • Launched 2010 • Voucher
Any Oklahoma student with special needs currently in public school is eligible to participate
in the Lindsey Nicole Henry voucher program to attend a private school of his or her parents’
choosing.
Latest Stats (2012-13)
- Students participating: 169
- Schools participating: 41
- Average voucher value: $7,298
Program Details
Average voucher value as a percentage of
Oklahoma’s total per-student spending ($7,929)
Student Funding
The voucher is worth the state and local dollars spent on the child in his or her public school or
private school tuition and fees, whichever is less. The child’s resident school district can keep
up to 5 percent of the funds for administrative purposes.
Student Eligibility
All students with disabilities—those who have Individualized Education Plans—and who
have spent the prior year attending a public school in the state are eligible. After receiving a
voucher, the child will continue to qualify each year through high school graduation or until
such time as the child would return to a public school.
Legal Developments
Parents who accessed vouchers for their children with special needs in the Jenks and Union school districts were sued directly by those public school corporations. The case is proceeding in Oklahoma’s state court system, originating in Tulsa. Jenks Public Schools v Spry, District Court of Tulsa County, CV 2011-00890
Rules & Regulations
- Income Limit: None
- Geographic Limit: Statewide
- Enrollment Cap: None
- Voucher Cap: Conditional
- Testing Mandates: None
Governing Statutes
Section 13-101.1 of Title 70
Friedman Contact
Robbie Rhinesmith | robbie@edchoice.org
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