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A veto override for school choice, parental rights, and accountability

This week, the North Carolina House voted to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of House Bill 87, the Educational Choice for Children Act, a bill that would allow North Carolina to participate in the new federal scholarship tax-credit program. The program allows taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar, nonrefundable federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for donations to approved scholarship-granting organizations. As of April 15, 2026, 27 states have decided to opt-in, including both red and blue states.

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May 26, 2026

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A veto override for school choice, parental rights, and accountability

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The Carolina Journal • Donna King

School choice is gaining momentum because more families are asking for the freedom to pursue what is best for their children. North Carolina’s veto fight highlights a hopeful shift: education funding can follow students, expand opportunity, and strengthen parental rights without leaving accountability behind.

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