House Republicans' reconciliation bill proposes a national school voucher program, allowing federal tax credits for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations, despite resistance from some states. The $5 billion cap over four years raises concerns about favoritism toward private education funding. This plan operates indirectly to comply with federal laws against direct funding for religious schools, seeking to expand educational options in a polarized funding debate involving advocates and opponents. Research indicates potential risks and benefits, showcasing divided opinions on educational equity and public funding implications.
"If it funds private school tuition, it's a voucher," says Josh Cowen, a professor at Michigan State University who, after studying vouchers for more than two decades, publicly opposes them.
"It really preferences voucher groups over every other kind of charity," says Carl Davis at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, regarding the tax credit system.
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