Linda McMahon says federal tax credit scholarship will help parents move their child out a ‘failing school’ The federal tax credit scholarship program, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit, allows private sector donations to fund scholarships for parents to move their children out of failing schools or supplement their education with private tutors or special needs assistance, at no cost to taxpayers. Secretary Linda McMahon believes opposition from Democrats is solely due to it being a “Trump measure,” despite over 20 states opting into the program. McMahon highlights that the program uses private donations, with individuals receiving federal tax credits up to $1,700 for their contributions, framing it as a “win-win” situation.

• The federal tax credit scholarship program, or Education Freedom Tax Credit, allows private donations to fund educational options for parents.
• Parents can use these scholarships to move children out of failing schools, pay for private tutors, or supplement special needs education.
• The program is at no cost to taxpayers, as it is funded by private sector money and provides federal tax credits to donors.
• Over 20 states have opted into the program, with Secretary Linda McMahon urging more governors to participate.
• McMahon suggests that opposition to the program from Democrats is politically motivated.
• The program allows individual taxpayers to receive up to $1,700 in dollar-for-dollar federal tax credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations.
• The demand for better school options is increasing, with parents seeking alternatives like charter schools, homeschooling, and private schools.