US EditionTed Cruz to Introduce School Choice Bill
- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz introduced the Universal School Choice Act on Tuesday, proposing federal tax credits totaling as much as $10 billion each year beginning in 2026 to support education scholarships.
- This bill builds on prior Cruz legislation and companion bills introduced in the House by Republican Representatives Owens and Donalds, all prioritizing education, savings, and taxes.
- The proposed amendment to the Internal Revenue Code allows dollar-for-dollar tax credits for charitable donations to nonprofit scholarship organizations supporting K-12 education expenses.
- The tax credit is limited to $5,000 or a maximum of 10% of an individual's adjusted gross income, while for corporations it is capped at 5% of their taxable income. Additionally, 80% of the allocated funds are reserved for families living below the poverty threshold and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If passed by both chambers and signed into law, the legislation will enable expanded school choice nationwide and aligns with successful state efforts like Texas’ $1 billion Education Savings Account program.
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Ted Cruz introduces Universal School Choice Act, as 'the civil rights issue of the 21st century'
The proposal would allocate up to $10 billion annually in dollar-for-dollar federal tax credits for individuals and businesses nationwide that contribute to nonprofit scholarship-granting organizations for elementary and secondary education.
Sen. Cruz Introduces Universal School Choice Act - Worthy Christian News
By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor (Worthy News) – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday introduced a federal Universal School Choice Act. The proposal would allocate up to $10 billion annually in dollar-for-dollar federal tax credits for individuals and businesses nationwide that contribute to nonprofit scholarship granting organizations for elementary and secondary education. “School choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st centur…
Ted Cruz introduces bill incentivizing K-12 scholarships
By Katharine Wilson, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2025 “Ted Cruz introduces bill incentivizing K-12 scholarships” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Sen. Ted Cruz int…
Ted Cruz Introduces Universal School Choice Act as “The Civil Rights Issue of the 21st Century”
(Just The News)—U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday introduced a federal Universal School Choice Act. The proposal would allocate up to $10 billion annually in dollar-for-dollar federal tax credits for individuals and businesses nationwide that contribute to nonprofit scholarship-granting organizations for elementary and secondary education. “School choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century,” Cruz, R-Texas, said. “Every child in America des…
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