A new GOP-backed federal tax break for private school scholarships is drawing backlash in New York, according to Spectrum News. Part of a broader Trump-aligned budget bill, the proposal rewards donors with a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting nonprofits — even in states that oppose vouchers.
Rep. Elise Stefanik and other proponents say the measure empowers families in underserved communities, while advocates like Eva Moskowitz of Success Academy are pushing for similar credits to support nonprofit charter schools. Critics, however, argue these efforts divert funds from public schools and benefit private interests.
The plan faces an uphill battle in Congress amid narrow margins and widespread concern over the potential dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education.
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