Late Friday afternoon, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) opted into a federal tax credit scholarship program that could help families pay for tutoring, specialized services, reliable after-school care, technology, transportation, school supplies, or tuition. This showed political courage. The program is opposed by teachers unions. Hochul did the right thing anyway. Other Democratic governors should follow her lead.

Starting in 2027, under the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, individuals can claim a federal tax credit of up to $1,700, and couples up to $3,400, for contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations. Those organizations fund scholarships for eligible K-12 students in all schools to cover approved expenses.