New York joins federal school choice initiative despite traditional Democrat opposition

New York is set to become the 30th state to opt into a landmark federal scholarship tax credit program, marking a significant policy shift for Gov. Kathy Hochul, D., and making New York the second Democratic-led state to embrace the initiative.  

The announcement came via a post on X from U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, who praised the move. "Governor Hochul has indicated she will opt-in to the Education Freedom Tax Credit — what a win for students and families across New York!" McMahon wrote.