Hold State Leaders Accountable for Unlocking Private-Sector Scholarship Dollars

by: Meredith Cornstubble
2026-11-09
Source: Heartlander News
11/13/2026

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A coalition of schools and parents is urging California's governor to opt into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, which channels private donations—not state or local taxpayer funds—into scholarships for tutoring, educational services, and tuition for both public and private school students. Because participating scholarship organizations can help public school families pay for supplemental tutoring and academic support, opting into the program directly benefits local classrooms at zero cost to the district. School board members and community advocates should understand how federal and state educational policies impact resources available to their students. When state politicians block no-cost academic resources for ideological reasons, local families lose out on vital support that could close learning gaps. Informed community members can advocate for policies that empower parents and bring extra academic assistance to local kids without raising local property taxes.