The Trump administration has unveiled proposals for a federal tax credit aimed at expanding school choice programs, marking a significant push to encourage private and religious school attendance. The initiative could intensify political pressure on Democratic-led states, which have largely resisted similar measures. Critics argue such policies divert public funds to private institutions, while supporters claim they offer families more educational options. The move signals a broader effort to reshape education funding at the federal level.


The Trump administration on Thursday released its plans for the nation’s first federal school choice tax credit, a move seen as increasing the pressure on Democratic governors to allow their states to ...