New York Governor Kathy Hochul opted the state into a federal scholarship tax credit program. This makes her the second Democratic governor to support the initiative, diverging from typical party positions favoring district-run schools. The program provides tax credits to fund scholarships for students.
Key Points
- Gov. Hochul opts NY into federal scholarship tax credit program
- Second Democratic governor to break from party orthodoxy on education
- Prioritizes students and families over district schools and special interests
Implications for Educational Freedom
This expands school choice access in New York via tax credits, advancing parental empowerment and educational freedom by offering alternatives to traditional public schools.
Source: Opinion: Feds Are Offering New Money for Public School Kids. Why Would Dems Turn It Down?
