The "Put Parents in Charge Act" will most likely not pass this Legislative Session.

The bill aims to give parents a choice in their children's education between public and private schooling but it's come across a lot of controversy.

The debate is heated should public money fund private education?

Many parents say they'd like to be in charge of their children's options, including the option of public or private schooling.

"It's kind of hard..it's hard, cause when kids are in school, you want to make sure they get the proper education," said parent Sadena Porcha.

Many lawmakers agree.

"Fundamental to this debate, I think, is the notion that God makes every child different, they learn differently," said Gov. Mark Sanford.

But many public school educators disagree.

They say the idea of giving either vouchers or tax credits to parents who enroll their kids in private schools, takes away from public education.

"Kids will learn wherever you put them, but they will learn better in an atmosphere that is more conducive to learning," said Mullins Schools Superintendent Dr. Jerry Leviner.

Many educators say public schools provide every student, at every income level, with a good education.

Those who support private schools say they provide smaller class sizes and more individual attention.

But now the bill to give parents the option has stalled.

"Clearly, the handwriting's on the wall that this is not going anywhere this year," said Sanford.

Some parents say the delay is a disappointment.

"Think about us, we really need money for school funding, so parents will be able to have that choice," said Porcha.

Sanford was in Mullins Friday talking to students and educators at Palmetto Middle School.

Sanford and other lawmakers say the "Put Parents in Charge Act" will likely be stalled until next session.

Lawmakers say the bill is still a work in progress.