Nearly 55% of Illinois voters support the state opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program. But it’s up to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to opt Illinois into the program. More voters supported than opposed it across all ages, regions, races and ideologies.
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill that would prohibit Illinois students from receiving private funds for tutoring and other academic needs – even though it would cost the state nothing.
The Idaho Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of school choice tax credits. Yet Illinois continues to lag the nation with no form of school choice.
At least 28 states have already said they plan to opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program to let donors provide extra academic help to their students.
The federal language is clear: All K-12 students in public, private, charter or homeschool programs are eligible for donated funds if they meet income limits.
A federal tax credit is expected to boost school donations. Public school foundations can obtain the funds to help Illinois students.
Illinois’ strong colleges and workforce training help reduce unemployment and close skill gaps, ranking No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 3 nationally.
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates not only refuses to pay her Chicago utility bills, she refuses to pay city fines. She owes over $3,300.
Chicago Public Schools’ school choice experiment is working: students at the city’s selective enrollment schools are thriving.
A new federal program would provide donor funds to school children in Illinois. But the governor must allow it.
Voters in 32 counties get to say whether they think the state should let public and private schoolchildren benefit from donated funds.
The emptiest Chicago Public Schools building held just 3% of its capacity and cost nearly $55,000 per student.