As the dust settles after the July 4 signing of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” experts are examining exactly what the national school choice portion of the bill stipulates.
The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) faced a contentious journey through the House and Senate, especially after the unelected Senate parliamentarian declared it unfit to be included in the budget bill reconciliation process.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, reinstated the ECCA, albeit with significant changes to conform with the parliamentarian’s requirements. Most significant is that states must opt in to participate in the tax credit program, meaning it won’t be available in states that refuse to do so.
