AFC Reacts to North Carolina Legislature Opting into Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
The American Federation for Children reacts to the North Carolina General Assembly passing legislation to opt in for the newly created federal scholarship tax credit, sending the bill to Governor Josh Stein’s desk.
Signed into law on July 4th in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the federal scholarship tax credit will take effect in 2027 and provide up to a $1,700 dollar-for-dollar credit for taxpayers who donate to state-based scholarship granting organizations. It is a monumental step in the right direction to bring school choice to all 50 states in America.
Statement from Ryan Cantrell, Chief State Strategy Officer, American Federation for Children:
“North Carolina has been a trailblazer in expanding educational options for families, and we are excited to see the North Carolina General Assembly leading once again as they seek to opt in to the newly created federal scholarship tax credit, signed into law by President Trump on July 4th in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. We commend Senator Phil Berger, Speaker Destin Hall, and legislative leaders for their commitment to school choice, having championed expansion of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program and ESA+, and now being the nation’s first movers in seeking to participate in the national school choice tax credit. Every state will have school choice soon.”
About AFC:
The American Federation for Children is the nation’s largest school choice advocacy organization and the most successful force for education freedom in America, passing over 200 laws across 32 states throughout our history. Our affiliated Super PAC, AFC Victory Fund, is the only nationwide Super PAC focused on advancing school choice.
