TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited a Tampa charter school Wednesday alongside Sen. Ashley Moody and Rep. Laurel Lee. McMahon touted a new federal tax credit that became law when President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill last month.

The new tax break is an effort to attract more donors for scholarships to help families who want a different option outside of their neighborhood public school.

“Parents should also be in the driver's seat when it comes to opportunity and choice. Every student deserves a shot at success and no child should be shackled to a failing school,” McMahon said.

McMahon spoke at Brooks-Debartolo Collegiate High School. She explained how she feels about school choice scholarships.

“To support families choosing private school

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