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Democratic governors are divided over whether to opt into a new federal tax-credit scholarship program that would, for the first time, use federal tax policy to support private school choice. While nearly all Republican governors are participating, many Democrats remain cautious, questioning whether the program will primarily benefit private schools rather than public school students. The program offers taxpayers dollar-for-dollar federal tax credits of up to $1,700 for donations to nonprofits that fund K–12 scholarships, which can be used for a wide range of education-related expenses at public or private schools. Although the law allows public school students to benefit through tutoring, enrichment or after-school services, critics argue most funds are likely to flow initially to private school tuition due to existing infrastructure and fewer safeguards. Supporters say Democratic governors should opt in to shape the program’s development, while opponents warn it could accelerate enrollment declines and weaken public school systems.
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New initiatives to establish religious charter schools are gaining traction across several states, as advocates seek clarity from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding their constitutional status. Following a 4-4 deadlock last year on the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic virtual charter school case, proponents view this as an opportunity to push forward. Eric Baxter, vice president and senior counsel of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, said: "The [U.S. Supreme] Court has made clear that once you start funding private entities, you cannot exclude participants because of their religion." Meanwhile, opponents, including Alex J. Luchenitser of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, argue that the Constitution prohibits religious public charter schools. Recent proposals include the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School in Oklahoma and the Wilburforce Academy in Tennessee, both facing legal scrutiny. The outcomes of these efforts could significantly impact the educational landscape and the future of religious charter schools in the U.S.
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Texas
New initiatives to establish religious charter schools are gaining traction across several states, as advocates seek clarity from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding their constitutional status. Following a 4-4 deadlock last year on the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic virtual charter school case, proponents view this as an opportunity to push forward. Eric Baxter, vice president and senior counsel of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, said: "The [U.S. Supreme] Court has made clear that once you start funding private entities, you cannot exclude participants because of their religion." Meanwhile, opponents, including Alex J. Luchenitser of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, argue that the Constitution prohibits religious public charter schools. Recent proposals include the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School in Oklahoma and the Wilburforce Academy in Tennessee, both facing legal scrutiny.
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Florida
New initiatives to establish religious charter schools are gaining traction across several states, as advocates seek clarity from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding their constitutional status. Following a 4-4 deadlock last year on the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic virtual charter school case, proponents view this as an opportunity to push forward. Eric Baxter, vice president and senior counsel of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, said: "The [U.S. Supreme] Court has made clear that once you start funding private entities, you cannot exclude participants because of their religion." Meanwhile, opponents, including Alex J. Luchenitser of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, argue that the Constitution prohibits religious public charter schools. Recent proposals include the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School in Oklahoma and the Wilburforce Academy in Tennessee, both facing legal scrutiny. The outcomes of these efforts could significantly impact the educational landscape and the future of religious charter schools in the U.S.
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