Trump plan creates federal school choice scholarship programme

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 19:18 · Archive

A new federal scholarship programme allowing students in at least 30 states to apply launches on 1 January.

A new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit programme is scheduled to launch on 1 January, representing the nation's first federal school choice programme. Students in at least 30 states will be able to apply for scholarships under the scheme, which uses federal tax credits to fund education options.

Over half of all US states have joined the programme. A Trump administration Education Department official indicated that the programme may put pressure on states led by Democrats, though the exact nature of this pressure was not detailed in the reporting.

How it is being reported

• Trump education official says school choice program will put pressure on Dem-led statesFox News · 3 Oct, 19:00
• Students in 30 states can apply for scholarships next year under Trump plan that includes federal tax creditsIndependent World · 1 Oct, 21:52

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