The Dialog’s Nancy Mercante (founder and president of Citizens for Delaware Schools) argues that Gov. Matt Meyer should opt Delaware into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, contending it would funnel an estimated $40–$47 million annually in private scholarships to Delaware students for tutoring, transportation, therapy, and tuition — at no cost to the state — and warning that inaction would redirect Delaware donor dollars to other states that have already signed on. Mercante cites Democrats for Education Reform polling showing 70% of Delaware voters support joining the program; and Education Reform Now’s projection that 15% taxpayer participation would generate $40–$47 million annually for Delaware students.
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