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Education Advocates Oppose $20 Billion School Voucher Plan

5/23/2025

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Public education advocates are against the "One Big Beautiful Bill" because of a proposed national school voucher program.
The House budget plan allocates $20 billion in tax credits for private school scholarship donations.
Donors benefit from a $1 tax reduction for each dollar donated, surpassing incentives for other nonprofits.
There are concerns about private schools being exempt from equality laws and disability accommodations.
Advocacy groups warn this could severely affect public education funding.

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Story summary

Public education advocates are against the "One Big Beautiful Bill" because of a proposed national school voucher program.
The House budget plan allocates $20 billion in tax credits for private school scholarship donations.
Donors benefit from a $1 tax reduction for each dollar donated, surpassing incentives for other nonprofits.
There are concerns about private schools being exempt from equality laws and disability accommodations.
Advocacy groups warn this could severely affect public education funding.