Philly Students Can’t Afford Gov. Shapiro Evading These New Scholarships

Originally published by Broad + Liberty.

It’s not a good time for the School District of Philadelphia right now. With recent controversies over enrollment counts, test scores, and a possible city council audit, the district faces intense scrutiny.

Meanwhile, only about a third of the district’s students read at grade level, and only a quarter meet the math benchmark. Philly kids desperately need fundamental academic support not regularly afforded to them: tutoring, special-education aid, or working laptops.

Thankfully, Pennsylvanians can provide these things without a budget fight — and all it takes is Gov. Josh Shapiro’s signature. The governor has until Jan. 1, 2027, to opt Pennsylvania into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit.

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