California’s decision on federal school-choice tax credits
Governor Newsom has not said whether California will join the federal tax-credit scholarship program, and the Jan. 1 opt-in deadline is an important next milestone. The article adds that governors cannot shape program rules and scholarship-granting organizations control fund distribution; eligibility could extend to high-income households. Equity, oversight, and funding impacts remain uncertain, with no Bay Area implementation details reported.
Sources (2)
Updated Oct 27, 2026