Rep. Kiley Calls on Governor Newsom to Adopt Federal Education Tax Credit

Washington, D.C. – Last year, Congress passed legislation that created the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), a nationwide program designed to provide additional education funds for low and middle-income families. The EFTC would allow taxpayers to receive an income tax credit of up to $1,700 per year for donations to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) that provide scholarships to families to offset qualified education expenses and provide additional resources to support students. Unfortunately, Governor Newsom has chosen not to allow California to participate in the program.

“Last year, I fought for $5 billion in education dollars for low and middle-income families to access services like special education, tuition, and tutoring,” said Rep. Kiley. “It is unfortunate that Governor Newsom is refusing to let California families access funds that will be available to other students across the country.”

This week, Assemblyman Josh Hoover introduced Assembly Concurrent Resolution 229, which urges the Governor to join 30 other states, including New York, in adopting the Federal Education Tax Credit.

Rep. Kiley serves on the House Committee on Education & Workforce and serves as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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