Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is ‘very open’ to Trump’s education tax credit program
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has said he’s “very open” to opting his state into the Trump-backed federal scholarship tax credit program. But he may wait until after the midterm elections to make…
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has expressed his willingness to participate in the Trump-backed federal scholarship tax credit program, though he may wait until after the midterm elections to make a final decision. During a gubernatorial debate, Shapiro stated that he is not among the governors who have ruled out the program, but his administration is carefully reviewing the recently released rules.
Advocates in support of the program are hopeful that his response at the debate signals his decision to join other Democratic governors, such as New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Colorado Governor Jared Polis, in opting in. However, critics argue that doing so could lead to discrimination against students, direct tax dollars towards private schools, and leave public schools behind.
Despite his mixed record on similar programs, Shapiro's statement at the debate suggests he may ultimately join the growing list of states supporting the program.
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