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Title: School Choice Is a Winning Issue for Republicans.
Authors: Riley, Jason L. (AUTHOR)
Source: Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 5/13/2026, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Subjects: School choice, Tax credits, Educational equalization, Governors, Private schools, Teachers' unions, Education policy, Hochul, Kathy, 1958-, Partisanship
Abstract: The article focuses on the federal school-choice tax-credit program established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which offers a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $1,700 for donations to nonprofits providing scholarships for low-income families to access private, religious, or alternative educational services. While most Republican-led states have opted into the program, many Democratic governors have resisted due to opposition from teachers unions and ideological differences, despite the program requiring no state funds. Recently, New York Governor Kathy Hochul became the second Democratic governor to opt in, signaling a potential shift among some Democrats toward embracing school choice amid voter support, particularly in communities of color. The article argues that concerns about school choice diverting resources from public schools overlook declining public school enrollment and increased per-pupil spending, suggesting that expanding school choice could address persistent educational inequities. [Extracted from the article]
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  Data: The article focuses on the federal school-choice tax-credit program established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which offers a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $1,700 for donations to nonprofits providing scholarships for low-income families to access private, religious, or alternative educational services. While most Republican-led states have opted into the program, many Democratic governors have resisted due to opposition from teachers unions and ideological differences, despite the program requiring no state funds. Recently, New York Governor Kathy Hochul became the second Democratic governor to opt in, signaling a potential shift among some Democrats toward embracing school choice amid voter support, particularly in communities of color. The article argues that concerns about school choice diverting resources from public schools overlook declining public school enrollment and increased per-pupil spending, suggesting that expanding school choice could address persistent educational inequities. [Extracted from the article]
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