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School Choice | Gov. Josh Shapiro Urged to Opt Pennsylvania Into Federal Tax Credit Program
McMahon said the credit could give families up to $1,700 for donations to scholarship groups and help students in underperforming schools.
- On Friday, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited the Pennsylvania State Capitol, urging Governor Josh Shapiro to opt Pennsylvania into the Educational Freedom Tax Credit, which offers up to $1,700 in federal credits for donations to scholarship organizations.
- Part of the federal "Working Families Tax Cuts Act," the Educational Freedom Tax Credit allows individuals to receive tax credits for donations to scholarship organizations funding private tuition, tutoring, or special education; more than 20 states have already signed on.
- Proponents, including Representative Martina White and Republican Congressman Scott Perry, argue the program addresses failing schools; McMahon claimed 27 governors have opted in and 78% of Pennsylvania voters support the credit.
- The Office of the Governor stated the administration is awaiting federal guidance on student eligibility and program interaction with existing initiatives, with Shapiro having until January 1, 2027, to sign the intent form.
- Advocates noted that 70,000 scholarship applications went unfilled in Pennsylvania last year; McMahon emphasized the credit provides "real empowerment for families," meeting students where they are rather than confining them to a rigid system.
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McMahon urges Shapiro to put Pennsylvania into national school choice program
(The Center Square) – During an annual gathering of conservatives in the suburbs of Harrisburg on Friday, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon urged Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to opt the state into a federal school choice program.
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During Pa. visit, US Education secretary calls on Gov. Shapiro to join federal school choice program
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks at the Capitol in Harrisburg on April 10, 2026. (Photo by Ian Karbal/Pennsylvania Capital-Star)U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon joined Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry (R-10) and a group of Republican state lawmakers in Harrisburg to advocate for the commonwealth’s participation in a federal school choice program. “For far too long, many Americans have been shackled to inadequate and failin…
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