New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signaled that New York plans to participate in the federal scholarship tax credit program, which would make it the 30th state to opt in. Beginning in 2027, the program will allow taxpayers to receive federal tax credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations that help students access educational alternatives. New York’s participation is significant because it shows school choice is gaining support even in traditionally Democratic-led states, following a similar move by Colorado Governor Jared Polis.

School choice is increasingly driven by parental demand rather than partisan politics. Supporters argue that the federal program expands educational opportunities by helping families access scholarships, tutoring, and alternative learning environments. In the blog below, Pennsylvania is highlighted as a key state that has not yet opted in, warning that failure to participate could leave students without access to substantial scholarship funding.

Read the full blog to learn what’s driving this momentum and which states could be next: https://www.centerfreeeconomy.org/post/even-blue-states-are-opting-into-school-choice