New Mexico Will Allow Federal Tax Credit Scholarships

On November 4, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that her state will participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC). “By participating in the FSTC, we will give New Mexico taxpayers the chance to keep some of their federal income taxes in New Mexico to support New Mexico students.”

With this decision, Gov. Lujan Grisham joined New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who announced her intention to have New York participate on October 9, after reviewing the Treasury Department's proposed rules.

Together with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, three Democratic governors have now chosen to opt in, and 32 states have announced an intention to participate.

Will Pennsylvania Opt In?

Gov. Josh Shapiro said in an October debate that he has not shut the door on the FSTC and expects to announce a decision in the coming weeks. Governors have until January 1, 2027 to opt in to the program so that children in their states can receive scholarships.

What Do the Elections Mean for School Choice?

Last week's elections will have important ramifications for school choice programs at the state and federal level. This article from Education Week provides an update.

40 Private School Students Named Presidential Scholars

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the 61st class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education. Forty nonpublic school students were honored, from 24 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and schools abroad. Congratulations to the scholars, their families and their schools!

Open Seat on the National Assessment Governing Board

The National Assessment Governing Board oversees and sets policy for The Nation’s Report Card, also known as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The Governing Board has a seat open that is reserved specifically for a 12th grade teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to bring educator insight to the national stage and support the NAEP program.

Applicants should have a policy background and/or assessment experience, and demonstrate strong leadership beyond their local school.

Apply or nominate a colleague today! But hurry: the deadline for applications is November 15.

A Grand Bargain for IDEA?

In a new report for the American Enterprise Institute, Dan Lips of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity proposes that Congress reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act through a bipartisan deal: substantially more federal special education funding, paired with expanded education choice for students with disabilities. Today, he argues, a family's access to services too often depends on its ability to litigate.

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