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Governor’s Tax Credit Divides Education | Albany News
New York’s governor faces a pivotal decision: approve a federal tax credit that could funnel millions to private schools—or stand firm against it. The credit lets families donate up to $1,700 and reclaim it on their taxes, sparking fierce debate. Teachers unions warn it’s public money disguised as private choice, risking the erosion of pluralism and undermining public education’s role as an equalizer. Supporters counter that parental choice is foundational to American democracy, arguing the credit can also fund public programs like tutoring. But critics fear it could subsidize low-quality…
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