Milwaukee Parental Choice Program

The Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP) is a school voucher initiative that allows families in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to use public funds to send their children to private schools. Established in 1990, it aims to give low-income families more educational options beyond their assigned public schools. Eligible students receive vouchers that cover tuition costs at participating private institutions. The program seeks to enhance educational opportunities and improve overall school performance by fostering competition among schools. It has been a significant aspect of the debate on school choice and education reform in the United States.