A Big Beautiful Win for School Choice
Originally published by Townhall
Parents and students across the country have reason to celebrate after President Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" into law on Independence Day.
For the first time in U.S. history, the federal government established a tax credit to provide scholarship funding for students’ kindergarten through 12th grade education. This marks a historic step toward universal education choice, parent-directed funding, and freedom from failing systems.
The first ever federal tax credit scholarship will mirror successful programs in 23 states. Beginning a year and a half from now, the program will allow every individual taxpayer to donate up to $1,700 per year to a nonprofit scholarship granting organization and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on his or her federal tax bill. In other words, if you value giving children more educational opportunities, there is no reason not to give to the program, as you would be paying either the federal government or a nonprofit that you believe in.
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