Kathy Hochul Tries Having It Both Ways On School Choice
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is navigating a complex stance on school choice by opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit while expressing caution. She supports the initiative's potential benefits but is waiting for more information to ensure it won't negatively impact New York's education system. This hesitance mirrors the actions of several other Democratic governors who have stalled on similar legislation.
- ▪Governor Hochul announced New York's participation in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program.
- ▪She is cautious and awaits more information from the federal government before fully committing.
- ▪Several other Democratic governors have also stalled on opting into the program, with mixed messaging on school choice.
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Big Tent Ideas Kathy Hochul Tries Having It Both Ways On School Choice OPINION Kena Betancur/Getty Images Andrew Lewis Contributor May 19, 2026 10:43 AM ET May 19, 2026 10:43 AM ET Andrew Lewis Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); New York Gov. Kathy Hochul seems to be walking a tightrope on education reform.
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