State schools chief opposes federal program Gov. Ferguson has yet to weigh in on
Reykdal says the program lacks state oversight and could cost Washington more than it returns, as 31 states have already opted in.
- On Tuesday, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal urged Gov. Bob Ferguson to reject the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, arguing it lacks sufficient state oversight and fails to address public school funding gaps.
- The Education Freedom Tax Credit offers donors a dollar-for-dollar reimbursement of up to $1,700 for individuals or $3,400 for married couples, funding K-12 scholarships for tutoring, tuition, and other educational expenses.
- Reykdal contends the initiative lacks state control over Scholarship Granting Organizations , warning that some groups might discriminate based on religion or identity while consuming state resources without providing administrative funding.
- The Washington Student Success Coalition argues the program could generate $1.5 billion for students, claiming Reykdal overlooks the potential to prioritize public-school students, struggling readers, and lower-income communities.
- Gov. Ferguson is currently reviewing new federal rules and has until January 1, 2027, to decide whether Washington will participate, according to his communications director, Brionna Aho.
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Washington waits on federal education tax credit program
WASHINGTON — Washington state still has not joined a new federal tax credit program tied to K-12 education funding.The IRS said people who donate to scholarship granting organizations could receive a federal tax credit of up to $1,700. States have…
Reykdal opposes federal tax credit program, urges gov to reject - The Daily Chronicle
The leader of Washington state public schools says the state should not join a federal tax credit program that would fund K-12 education. Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal views the tax credit as a way to expand school choice options without closing funding gaps for public schools. “Washington cannot in good faith participate,” Reykdal, who leads the nonpartisan state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, wrote in an…
Reykdal opposes federal tax credit program, urges gov to reject • Washington State Standard
The leader of Washington state public schools says the state should not join a federal tax credit program that would fund K-12 education. Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal views the tax credit as a way to expand school choice options without closing funding gaps for public schools. “Washington cannot in good faith participate,” Reykdal, […]
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