Did compromise voucher law achieve intended purpose?February, 2008In early 2006, Governor Doyle signed Act 125 into law, codifying the legislative compromise that allowed the cap on enrollment in Milwaukee's Parental Choice Program (MPCP) to be increased in exchange for greater accountability for the participating schools. After the cap was increased to 22,500 voucher students last school year, voucher use increased 16% to 17,951 students, the largest growth in the program since the 2000-01 school year. One year later, voucher enrollment increased only 7%, the second smallest increase since 1999-00. Voucher enrollment is now 19,233 students in 123 schools.Related material: Milwaukee Voucher Schools 2008-2009 (poster)
