Virginia’s Democratic Senate killed a bill Tuesday that would have provided tax credits to companies that help pay the private school tuition of low-income students.
The bill establishes an alternative to traditional school vouchers. It would provide companies tax credits worth up to 75 percent of their contributions. Opponents said that was far too much money to give to companies at a time when public schools are facing flat budgets and potential cuts.
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