Are participating private schools held accountable?
Private schools are accountable to both parents (they have power and leverage by way of choosing a school) and various government entities (through existing codes, rules, and regulations). Private schools are primarily accountable to parents and caregivers, who can pull their children out of a school that fails to serve them. If a public school fails to perform, parents are essentially powerless. They have very little practical means to hold it accountable; they are stuck. Private schools are not just accountable to families; they are already accountable to the public and government au¬thorities. Private schools in every state comply with a vast array of health and safety regulations, antidiscrimination and civil rights laws, and even rules covering the minimum number of school days. In addition, most private schools are already required to undertake financial audits and evaluate student performance using standardized tests. Private schools that participate in school choice programs ar
