Times Union : Hochul’s decision on federal school choice program should be just the first step
June 18, 2026 |
By
DEAN MCGEE
Last month, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York would opt into the new federal school choice scholarship program created by Congress. Beginning in 2027, the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit will allow taxpayers to receive a credit of up to $1,700 for donations to scholarship-granting organizations, which can then help families pay for tutoring, ...