School vouchers are government-funded scholarships that allow students to attend a school of their choice, rather than being limited to their assigned public school. These vouchers can be used for private schools, charter schools, or sometimes even homeschooling. The goal is to give families more options and promote competition among schools. Supporters of school vouchers argue that they empower parents and improve educational quality by encouraging schools to meet the needs of students. Critics, however, worry that vouchers may divert funds from public schools, potentially harming those that remain and leading to increased inequality in education access.