Today, yes. every kid. celebrated Kentucky becoming the latest state to opt in to the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program. Kentucky lawmakers overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of House Bill 1, delivering a major victory for families and students across the Commonwealth.
Why it matters:
The override is a significant step for Kentucky. Lawmakers are not just passing policy. They are formally rejecting the governor’s effort to block families from accessing the new federal education tax credit program.
The big picture:
House Bill 1 allows Kentucky to opt in to the federal education tax credit, helping unlock scholarship support for students and families in public, private, and homeschool settings.
What we’re saying:
“Kentucky lawmakers refused to let politics stand in the way of opportunity and made clear that every family deserves the freedom to choose the education that best meets their child’s needs. By overriding Gov. Beshear’s veto, the legislature affirmed that parents deserve more opportunities, more flexibility, and more power to choose the education that helps their child thrive. This is a major moment for education freedom in Kentucky.”
—Meaghan O’Brien, government affairs director, yes. every kid.
Reality check:
Opponents tried to paint this policy as a threat to public education. In reality, the governor’s veto would have left Kentucky families on the sidelines while taxpayers in other states continued to benefit from the same federal tax credit.
Bottom line:
Kentucky families should not be denied opportunity because of politics. Today’s override is a big win for students, a big win for parents, and a big win for educational freedom.
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