Chicago School Choice

Jenkins v. Leininger
Institute for Justice Sought Voucher Remedy from Failing Chicago Public Schools

The Institute for Justice filed a lawsuit on behalf of several dozen low-income parents and children trapped in Chicago public schools, challenging under the Illinois Constitution the shockingly poor quality of public schooling and demanding a “voucher” remedy to enable the parents to obtain a better education for their children in private schools.  The Cook County Circuit Court dismissed the case.

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Backgrounder: on this case		Client Photo - none available
Lauch Release: “Voucher” remedy sought for low-income parents in major lawsuits filed against chicago and los angeles public schools (June 9, 1992)		Client Video - none available
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Case Timeline
Lawsuit Filed:		June 10, 1992
Court Filed:		Cook County Circuit Court
Decision(s):		March 30, 1993: Cook County Circuit Court dismissed action
Status:		Case Completed
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