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Hearing Scheduled On School Voucher Program

DENVER (AP) - A Denver District Court judge is holding a hearing on lawsuits filed against the Douglas County school district over their voucher program.

Judge Michael Martinez ruled the cases should remain in Denver District Court because state officials had a substantial role in developing the program, according to the Denver Post. A hearing on the case is scheduled Monday.

In March, the school board approved a pilot program that would provide a public stipend for up to 500 current Douglas County students to attend private school this fall.

In June, the American Civil Liberties Union, the parents group Taxpayers for Public Schools and others filed suits in Denver District Court against the district and the state board, challenging the legality of the voucher program.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)

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