Trump Law Would Also Direct Voucher Money to Public Schools
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Trump administration is promoting its Education Freedom Tax Credit, a federal school-choice program providing taxpayer dollars for private school tuition, as a bipartisan effort that also benefits public schools.
- Unlike traditional voucher programs, the plan allows public-school parents to use funds for after-school tutoring and special-education services, with public schools able to offer these services through affiliated nonprofits or companies.
- The program, signed into law last year, gives governors the option to opt their states in, with only Democratic governors Kathy Hochul (New York) and Jared Polis (Colorado) currently participating, while others are reconsidering their initial opposition.
- Final regulations for the program are expected to be released in September, as the administration seeks to reassure Democrats and build broader support.