New York Plans To Join Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
On May 11, 2026, Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Gov. Kathy Hochul will opt New York into the federal Scholarship Tax Credit program.[1]
A Hochul spokesperson confirmed the governor supports the tax-credit scholarship but said state officials will review federal implementation details for potential harms to New York's education system.[1]
The program, enacted in July 2025, provides up to a $1,700 per-taxpayer federal income tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations serving families up to 300% of area median income.[1]
New York's participation would bring the total number of states in the program to 30 and make it the second Democratic-led state to join, after Colorado.[1]
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- On May 11, 2026, Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Gov. Kathy Hochul will opt New York into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program.
- A Hochul spokesperson confirmed the governor supports the tax-credit scholarship but will review federal implementation details for potential harms to New York’s education system.
- The program, enacted in July 2025, provides up to a $1,700 per-taxpayer federal income tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations serving families up to 300% of area median income.
- New York’s participation would bring the total number of states in the program to 30 and make it the second Democratic-led state to join, after Colorado.
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