A Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates wants the state to opt into President Donald Trump’s school choice plan — but Democratic Gov. Wes Moore hasn’t yet said whether he would be on board.
Del. April Miller, who represents Frederick County, announced she’s filing legislation that would allow the state to opt into federal education tax credits passed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act earlier this year. Under the plan, taxpayers could donate up to $1,700 toward private education grants and receive the same amount back as a tax credit.
“This federal tax credit and scholarship program has the potential to be a lifeline for so many Maryland families,” Miller said in a statement. “Participating in this program does not take a penny from state funds currently allocated for