IL House Speaker: ‘not even close’ to school choice legislation

Published December 17, 2025 6:46pm ET



(The Center Square) – The speaker of the Illinois House says he would put school choice legislation up for a vote if 60 Democrats in his chamber supported it.

Starting in 2027, private donations of up to $1,700 for school choice scholarships will be eligible for 100% federal tax credits.

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