Horne disappointed with Hobbs veto of school tax credit bill

Program would benefit all public schools

PHOENIX – Governor Hobbs’ veto of legislation that would give parents access to a new federal school tax credit that is usable in public and private schools is drawing disappointment from state schools chief Tom Horne.

Horne said, “I am disappointed that this legislation was vetoed. I wish the governor had followed the example of her Democrat colleague, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, who approved his state for participation in this very favorable tax credit. It benefits the state at federal expense and helps all schools, whether public or private.”

The federal program is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit that taxpayers can donate up to $1,700 annually to Scholarship Granting Organizations that give money to cover school expenses.