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* Forbes… A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, recently signed into law by President Trump, will create the country’s first federal tax credit for donations to private schools. It aims to give families more choice in their child’s education, but critics warn it could divert much-needed funds from public schools and widen inequalities. Benefits [...]

What Can We Learn from the Nation’s Oldest Voucher Program?

A demonstrator shows support for private-school choice at a rally where Vice President Mike Pence spoke in favor of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program in 2020. When the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program launched in 1990, it became the standard bearer for the school choice movement. Advocates expected it to fulfill Milton Friedman’s vision of shrinking the government’s role in K–12 education and expanding that of parents. The voucher …

Big Beautiful Bill could accelerate private education shift

President Trump’s big policy act on tax cuts, spending cuts and immigration also has a number of other key provisions that are getting less attention but include big changes. That includes what amounts to a new national school voucher program. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Laura Meckler of The Washington Post.

How a 'Big Beautiful Bill' provision could accelerate a shift toward private education

President Trump’s big policy act on tax cuts, spending cuts and immigration also has a number of other key provisions that are getting less attention but include big changes. That includes what amounts to a new national school voucher program. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Laura Meckler of The Washington Post.

New national school voucher program included in ‘big beautiful’ law, with no cap on cost

A new national school voucher program allocates up to $1,700 in federal tax credits for individuals who donate to organizations that provide private and religious school scholarships. (Photo by Getty Images)WASHINGTON — A national private school voucher program is now law, though the school choice initiative comes with a huge caveat. States also choose — whether or not to participate.  It’s a setback for advocates who hoped to see the program — …