New Federal Tax Credit Boosts School Choice—but Blue States Face Big Decision

Bills Legislation and Litigation
Written By Matt Barnum

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School-choice advocates won a major victory with President Trump’s tax megabill—but it comes with a catch.

The federal government will now subsidize private-school tuition, via unusually generous tax credits for donations to nonprofits. However, governors must opt into the program. Democratic-led states may reject it, derailing school-choice advocates’ goal for a nationwide effort.

Matt Barnum
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