Idaho and Wyoming have recently joined a growing number of states in embracing universal school choice programs, providing families with more educational freedom. Idaho’s new law offers a refundable tax credit of $5,000 per student, with additional support for students with disabilities. Low-income families can receive advanced payments for private school tuition, while others will receive reimbursement through their tax returns. Wyoming’s “Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act” provides $7,000 per child annually for non-public-school expenses, allowing families to tailor education to individual needs.
Andrew Handel of the ALEC Education & Workforce Development Task Force praised these programs, stating that they put parents first and recognize each child’s unique learning needs. These laws represent a significant win for families in both states, with Idaho becoming the 14th state in the country to offer universal education freedom. With more states considering similar measures, the trend towards school choice underscores a growing movement to prioritize educational freedom and parental decision-making nationwide. These programs are set to have a widespread impact on families in Idaho and Wyoming, providing them with greater flexibility and control over their children’s education.
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