Desanctis argues that Gov. Lamont should opt into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program — which converts private donations into scholarships covering tuition, tutoring, and more for families earning up to 300% of area median income. The pitch: it costs the state nothing, 27 states are already in, and if Connecticut sits out, its taxpayers’ dollars simply fund scholarships elsewhere. He cites ERN’s projections that 15% taxpayer participation could unlock $700M+ for Connecticut families.
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