New York Joins Federal Education Scholarship Program

Governor Kathy Hochul has enrolled New York in the federal Education Freedom Tax-Credit Scholarship Program, making it the 31st state to participate. This initiative, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, aims to provide scholarships to 2.7 million students from eligible households, including public school students, to help cover educational costs like tuition and tutoring. The decision expands financial aid opportunities for families across the state.