Supporters of vouchers argue that ____________________________; while opponents argue that ___________________________.
A) if parents do not think a public school is working for their child, they should be able to send their child to a private school and take their funding with them; vouchers will drain money from public schools and leave only poorer children in these schools.
B) they will encourage highly qualified teachers to come to Texas because they offer better pay; the vouchers will create an unsustainable situation because they require a very low student-to-teacher ratio.
C) they are the most cost-efficient way for the state to be in compliance with the regulations imposed by the No Child Left Behind Act; they are an expensive unfunded mandate forced upon the state by the federal government.
D) they are essential to ensure that all Texans can attend the college or university of their choice; they end up driving up the cost of attendance for all students.

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This choice provides two opposing viewpoints regarding the use of vouchers in education. Supporters argue that parents should have the ability to choose a better school for their child, while opponents argue that this will ultimately harm public schools.

Supporters of Vouchers Argue That ____________________________; While Opponents Argue That