Democratic governors should stop blocking education help
Late Friday afternoon, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) opted into a federal tax credit scholarship program that could help families pay for tutoring, specialized services, reliable after-school care, technology, transportation, school supplies, or tuition. This showed political courage. The program is opposed by teachers unions. Hochul did the right thing anyway. Other Democratic governors should follow her lead.
TL;DR
- Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has opted into a federal tax credit scholarship program.
- The program assists families with costs for tutoring, specialized services, after-school care, technology, transportation, school supplies, or tuition.
- This move demonstrates political courage as the program is opposed by teachers unions.
- Starting in 2027, individuals and couples can claim federal tax credits for contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations.
- These organizations use the funds to provide scholarships for eligible K-12 students.
- The author encourages other Democratic governors to follow Hochul's example.