School choice programs grow in popularity — and cost

By: Robbie Sequeira

Outlets: Stateline

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 1,705

Last Updated: 6 days, 19 hours ago

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States are scrambling to meet rising demand for newly expanded school choice initiatives, pouring more money into the programs as waiting lists — and budget concerns — grow.

A further boost is expected next year, when the federal government rolls out a new policy allowing taxpayers to claim a tax credit for up to $1,700 in donations to nonprofits that award private school scholarships to K-12 students.

Supporters tout such programs as a lifeline …

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