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States Could Set Rules for Federal Education Tax Credit McMahon Says
The education secretary told lawmakers states could set rules for scholarship-granting organizations, though the Treasury Department has not finalized requirements.
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New York Gov. Hochul Plans to Opt into Federal Tax-Credit Scholarship, Unless She Finds 'poison Pills'
Democrats are divided on the federal school choice program. Gov. Hochul will watch for “poison pills” that would make the program a bad deal for New York students, a spokesperson said.
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New York Gov. Hochul Plans to Opt Into Federal Tax-Credit Scholarship
May 11
The announcement represents a major win for supporters of private school choice who have been lobbying Democratic governors to participate in the program. However, Hochul’s office said she intends to review the details before making the decision official. The American Federation for Children, a national school choice a…
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Intends to Opt into Federal Tax-Credit Scholarship
Democrats are divided on the federal school choice program. Gov. Hochul will watch for “poison pills” that would make the program a bad deal for New York students, a spokesperson said.