N.J. Governor Agrees To Delay School-Voucher Legislation
Gov. Christine Todd Whitman of New Jersey retreated somewhat last week from her strong support of a proposed school-voucher program for Jersey City.
In her State of the State address on Jan. 10, Mrs. Whitman announced that instead of pushing legislation this year to allow the voucher experiment, which would include private schools, she will appoint a 15-member commission to study the idea.
"Because of the questions surrounding this issue, the Senate president, the Speaker, and I have agreed to establish a task force to examine all aspects of...
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