Public Money Is Fueling an Explosion of Private Schools. States Often Don’t Care How They’re Run.

The rapid growth of private schools, funded by public money, is alarming because states are largely ignoring oversight. Founders of these institutions, including individuals with questionable backgrounds like a woman prosecuted for sexual abuse, often go unchecked. This lax regulation is partly due to states' inability to accurately track the number of private schools in operation. This lack of accountability raises significant concerns about the quality and integrity of education funded by taxpayers.