a government-authorized savings account. These funds are often distributed in the form of a debit card that can be used to pay for various services, such as private school tuition and fees, online programs, private tutoring, community college costs, higher education services, and other approved learning materials and services. ESAs can pay for a combination of public school courses and private services. Tax credit/deduction Some states allow parents to claim a tax credit or deduction to help fund certain educational expenses. These can include private school tuition, textbooks, school supplies and equipment, tutoring, and transportation. Some other jurisdictions reduce the income tax for parents, so educational expenses can be more economical, which include private school tuition, supplies, computers, books, tutors, and transportation. Online learning Online learning allows students to work with teachers and their courses over the internet. Composites Course choice programs, public school courses, and special education therapies can be integrated into a student's curriculum, potentially with hybrid funding. Debate Support Parental influence School choice gives parents more influence over what students learn (e.g., academics vs trades) and the learning environment (e.g., discipline, uniforms, extra-curriculars). Student achievement Caroline Hoxby suggested that competition among schools increases student achievement. Supporters say this would level the playing field by broadening opportunities for low-income students—particularly minorities—to attend high-quality schools that would otherwise be accessible only to higher-income families. Competition Voucher supporters argue that choice creates competition between schools, and that failing schools can lose students and close. Competition encourages schools to create innovative programs, become more responsive to parental demands, and increase student achievement. Competition can help parents influence their child's education. Parents can also punish ineffective schools by transferring their children elsewhere. Traditional public schools also have to compete, although even the least effective are rarely closed. Cost effectiveness Studies undertaken by the Cato Institute and other libertarian and conservative think tanks claim that privately run education costs less (and produces superior outcomes). Mental health One study reported that states that adopted charter school laws experienced a decline in adolescent suicides, and that private schooling reduces the likelihood of adults reporting mental health issues. School choice supporters claim that it can reduce bullying since families could choose to send their kids to a different school if they are experiencing bullying. Rights According to The Organisation Internationale pour le Droit à l'Education et la Liberté d'Enseignement (OIDEL; ) the right to education is