California urged to join federal education tax credit

Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit.

Introduced· 2026-06-23

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If passed, the resolution would ask the governor to let California families claim a $1,700 tax credit for donations to scholarship groups, helping low‑income kids pay school costs.

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Supporters say the credit will bring new scholarship money to kids who need help, without costing the state. Critics worry it may pull money from public schools and favor private options.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

The federal Education Freedom Tax Credit gives up to $1,700 per taxpayer for contributions to qualifying scholarship granting organizations.
Participation would not cost state taxpayers or reduce public school funding.
More than 30 states have already opted into the program.
If California joins, projected scholarship contributions could reach $4.91 billion between 2027 and 2029.
The bill is a resolution urging the governor to submit California’s election to the federal program.