Republicans push a federal school choice tax credit, sparking debate. Critics fear underfunded public schools. Supporters cite competition driving progress. ECCA aims to empower parents with choice.
US Department of Education faces potential closure and $4.5B budget cut. Focus on school choice, charter schools, and efficient spending amid debate over student success and core subjects.
About $4 billion was spent on tuition vouchers, education savings accounts, or scholarships funded by individual and corporate donors who received state tax credits in exchange for their contributions, according to FutureEd.
