General Discussion

Shapiro did not publicly back creating a voucher program until his run for governor in 2022, according to a review of news articles and public statements he has made.

He has tempered his position — deeply unpopular among many of his Democratic colleagues — by saying he will only support such a program if it does not take money away from public education.

“I think it's very important that we fully fund public education,” Shapiro told reporters at a 2022 campaign event. “And I also think it's really important that we empower parents to put their kids in the best place for them to be able to succeed.”

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