New York Teachers Unions Urge Governor Hochul to Reject Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program

A coalition of New York teachers unions and civil rights leaders is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to opt out of a federal tax-credit scholarship program, arguing that the voucher-like initiative threatens public education by diverting funds to private schools that may selectively admit students. The program, passed by Congress and signed by President Trump, is seen by opponents as undermining public school funding and equity.