New York on the Brink of a Major Education Reform: Governor Hochul's Approval Paves Way for Federal Tax-Credit Scholarship. In a move that could reshape the state's education landscape, Governor Kathy Hochul has given her seal of approval to a plan that would make New York the second Democrat-led state to opt into the federal tax-credit scholarship program. The program allows private companies to claim tax credits for donations to scholarship funds, which are then used by low-income students to attend private schools. With this decision, New York is poised to join Arizona as the only two Democratic-led states to participate in the program, a move that could have significant implications for the state's education system and the future of school choice. The plan is expected to face opposition from some educators and Democrats, who argue that it could divert funds away from public schools and exacerbate existing inequities.
With Gov. Hochul’s OK, NY could become second Democrat-led state to opt into federal tax-credit scholarship Chalkbeat
