Jan. 28, 2026
HARRISBURG – National School Choice Week (Jan. 25-31) would be a perfect time for Gov. Josh Shapiro to confirm Pennsylvania’s participation in a new, federal tax credit program, according to Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
The federal budget reconciliation bill adopted last summer included a new tax credit that would provide scholarships to families seeking to enroll students in private, parochial, charter or cyber charter schools. The tax credit under the Educational Choice for Children Act would allow individuals to obtain a tax credit of up to $1,700 by contributing to scholarship granting organizations.
Shapiro needs to confirm Pennsylvania’s participation in the program that goes into effect in 2027.
“Data tells us more than 280,000 students within the Commonwealth receive their education outside public school settings. National School Choice Week reminds us that education cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach,” White said.
In recent years, White has supported expansions of the state-level Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) scholarship capacity. She continues to advocate for these programs as well as Pennsylvania’s participation in the new federal tax credit.
National School Choice Week is observed with events across the country highlighting parent-driven education models, scholarship programs, charter schools, microschools and homeschooling networks.
Representative Martina White
170th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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