It is time for Illinois to again put our children first! We need to opt in to the federal scholarship program. The program is funded entirely through a federal tax credit; and the framework allows for donations to support tutoring, after-school programs, and other educational expenses for public school families. Every state has the option to opt in, and the decision in Illinois belongs to Governor Pritzker.
This is a no-brainer, Governor. Students of both public and private schools can benefit. Politics or disagreements with the federal government should have no bearing on whether or not we help students succeed. Nothing is more important than our children and their futures.
If Governor Pritzker doesn’t opt in to help Illinois families, the benefits our kids could have will just go elsewhere.
Learn more her: Opinion: Gov. JB Pritzker shouldn’t block free help for students