# New York Joins Trump School Choice Program

> New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs Trump's school choice program despite teachers union opposition.
- Title: New York Joins Trump School Choice Program · Fox News
- Summary: 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…
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- Author: Joshua Nelson
- Published: 2026-10-09T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kathy hochul, new york, trump school choice program, teachers union, federal scholarship tax credit, education freedom tax credit, public schools, school choice, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Trump's school choice program in 2027 despite teachers union opposition.