American Federation for Children Celebrates with New Mexico Families as Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Opts into Education Freedom Tax Credit
DALLAS, Texas – The American Federation for Children celebrates with New Mexico families at the news Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) will opt the state into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), opening new educational opportunities for families.
With the governor’s decision, more than 310,000 New Mexico K–12 students could be eligible for scholarships, and more than 698,000 of the state’s taxpayers can claim the credit.
Statement from Tommy Schultz, CEO, American Federation for Children:
“We applaud Governor Lujan Grisham for putting New Mexico families first and embracing an opportunity that could benefit more than 310,000 children across the state. Educational opportunity should never be a partisan issue. Her decision recognizes that every family deserves the freedom to choose the educational environment that best meets their child’s needs, and we hope more governors will follow her lead.”
About the American Federation for Children:
The American Federation for Children is the nation’s largest school choice advocacy organization and a leading force in advancing education freedom. AFC has helped pass more than 200 school choice laws nationwide, empowering families with meaningful options and elevating parent voices in education policy. The organization’s affiliated Super PAC, AFC Victory Fund, is focused on electing education reform champions at state and federal levels. The organization launched its affiliated national scholarship granting organization (SGO), the AFC Scholarship Fund, in 2026, to fully maximize this generational opportunity.
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