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New York Joins Trump School Choice Program
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs Trump's school choice program despite teachers union opposition.
In brief
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs Trump's school choice program despite teachers union opposition. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Trump's school choice program in 2027 despite teachers union opposition. Originally reported by Fox News.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs program
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Trump's school choice program despite teachers union opposition.
Hochul's public education commitment
Hochul stated New York public schools are the backbone of communities and increased school funding by more than $10 billion.
Teachers union opposition
Teachers unions launched a petition demanding Hochul reject the program, claiming most New Yorkers haven't heard of it.
Program details
The federal scholarship tax credit program allows taxpayers to receive up to $1,700 tax credit for donations to scholarship organizations.
State opt-in requirement
State governors must formally opt into the program for residents and local educational organizations to participate and receive funds.
Hochul's plan for 2027
Hochul plans to opt New York into the program starting in 2027 without taking money from public schools.
Union petition concerns
The petition states tax dollars would help pay private tuition for families who never used public schools.
The essence
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Trump's school choice program in 2027 despite teachers union opposition.
