Democrats for Education Reform

The new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit has left microschool leaders uncertain about eligibility, as the Treasury Department's guidance clarifies that scholarships apply to public, private, or religious schools. States like Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee plan to participate, but microschools operating outside traditional private school sectors face ambiguity.

The article argues against Massachusetts Governor Healey joining a federal school voucher program proposed under the Trump administration's Project 2025, citing historical ties to segregation and risks to public education quality. It highlights tax-credit scholarships that favor private school funding over public schools, with no accountability for academic standards or special needs education.