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Treasury targets year-end rules for $1,700 federal school choice tax credit

The IRS is preparing to introduce expansive eligibility rules for a new federal K-12 school choice program, aiming to allow scholarship funds to cover a wide range of educational expenses beyond private school tuition. The Treasury Department expects to publish updated regulations by the end of 2026, ahead of the program's January 1, 2027, launch. Under the initiative, taxpayers can receive dollar-for-dollar federal tax credits of up to $1,700 for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, with at least 32 states already participating. Potential eligible expenses include tutoring, before- and after-school programs, special needs services, and educational technology, although specific rules remain under development. Public school advocates have raised concerns that private schools could benefit disproportionately, while disability organizations have urged regulators to prevent scholarship funds from replacing legally mandated services. Treasury officials are also developing payroll deduction guidance and working with tax preparers to increase awareness and participation. The remaining states and Washington, D.C., have until December 31 to decide whether to join the program.

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California teachers union calls for three-year pause on AI in elementary and middle schools

The California Federation of Teachers (CFT) has urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to impose a three-year moratorium on artificial intelligence (AI) use in K-8 public school classrooms, warning that rapid adoption without adequate safeguards could threaten student development, data privacy, and educational standards. The union, representing approximately 120,000 educators and faculty, has requested an executive order before Newsom leaves office in January 2027, arguing that schools need additional time to establish appropriate regulations and prepare teachers to supervise AI technologies. The proposal follows Newsom's September executive order directing state agencies to develop AI safety regulations, including potential emergency shutdown mechanisms. CFT cited research from MIT suggesting weaker brain connectivity during AI-assisted essay writing, alongside a Wharton study finding that students using GPT-4 scored 17% lower on subsequent unassisted math assessments. The union also raised concerns about student data breaches, unreliable AI-generated content, and reduced teacher control over instruction, calling for stronger oversight before AI becomes more deeply embedded in California's education system. 

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U.S. voters reject school funding increases

U.S. voters rejected numerous proposals to increase public school funding in the 2026 midterm elections, reflecting growing concerns about property taxes, household affordability, and education spending. In Texas, fewer than one-third of 78 school district funding measures passed, while most proposals also failed in Alabama, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Virginia. Ohio voters approved just five of 39 proposed school district income taxes, while Virginia rejected 32 of 47 proposed local sales tax increases for school infrastructure. In New Hampshire, approximately 59% of voters supported limits on school district property-tax increases, according to the New Hampshire Association of School Business Officials. Although funding measures secured majority approval in nine other states, several districts face significant financial consequences, including potential budget cuts and closures. Wisconsin’s Hustisford school district announced its dissolution following repeated unsuccessful tax referendums, highlighting the mounting financial pressures facing public education.

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Florida
U.S. voters reject school funding increases

U.S. voters rejected numerous proposals to increase public school funding in the 2026 midterm elections, reflecting growing concerns about property taxes, household affordability, and education spending. In Texas, fewer than one-third of 78 school district funding measures passed, while most proposals also failed in Alabama, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Virginia. Ohio voters approved just five of 39 proposed school district income taxes, while Virginia rejected 32 of 47 proposed local sales tax increases for school infrastructure. In New Hampshire, approximately 59% of voters supported limits on school district property-tax increases, according to the New Hampshire Association of School Business Officials. Although funding measures secured majority approval in nine other states, several districts face significant financial consequences, including potential budget cuts and closures. Wisconsin’s Hustisford school district announced its dissolution following repeated unsuccessful tax referendums, highlighting the mounting financial pressures facing public education.

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