Education Freedom Tax Credit
Coverage of Education Freedom Tax Credit in the Nexus archive.
- Some Pa. private education leaders join GOP push for the state to join federal school choice program
Pennsylvania private education leaders and Republican lawmakers are urging the state to join a federal school choice program offering tax credits. The program, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, allows up to $1,700 tax credits for donations to approved scholarship organizations, with 27 states already participating. Governor Josh Shapiro has not yet committed, citing a lack of federal guidance, while Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Senator Dave McCormick advocate for Pennsylvania's inclusion.
- ‘A Sea Change’: Public School Supporters See Potential in New Tax Credit
The new Education Freedom Tax Credit allows taxpayers to claim a dollar-for-dollar credit up to $1,700 for donating to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs), which can fund both private and public school scholarships. Advocates argue this could benefit public schools by attracting taxpayer support, while critics warn it may divert funds from public education to private institutions.