Alaska families are at a crossroads, with the next governor’s race set to heavily influence the future of school choice in the state. The federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, which allows taxpayers to support scholarship-granting organizations, is at risk of being opted out of by a potential Democrat governor.
Stakes are High for Alaska Families
The program, which provides up to $1,700 per year in tax refunds, is crucial for tens of thousands of correspondence and homeschool students in Alaska. However, with 25 Republican governors opting in and 19 Democrat governors standing in opposition, the fate of this program hangs in the balance.
Shelley Hughes, a candidate for governor, has a proven track record of supporting school choice. As Senate Majority Leader, she coalesced votes to pass the Alaska Reads Act, a landmark literacy initiative. Her leadership and ability to build unlikely majorities make her a strong advocate for school choice.
The next governor will decide whether to defend correspondence funding and the Education Freedom Tax Credit against relentless legal and political pressure. Alaska needs a governor who can navigate the legislative process and protect the interests of families who value school choice.
Original reporting: Must Read Alaska (Anchorage) — read the source article.
