BOISE — When House Bill 93 — the $50 million school choice tax credit bill — was sent to Idaho Gov. Brad Little's office, the office's main phone line was set up to receive input on whether constituents thought he should sign or veto it. Little signed the bill last Thursday.

Next year, Idaho parents will be eligible to earn tax credits to subsidize their children’s private school tuition. Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 93 Thursday morning, which sets aside $50 million for the new program. Families could earn $5,000 per child or $7,500 for children with special needs in refundable tax credits.

BOISE, Idaho — This past week, Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 93 into law, which provides a $5,000 tax credit for K-12 students who wish to pursue educational opportunities outside of the public school system. That credit is currently funded by $50 million that was set aside from the Idaho State General Fund.

Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 93 Thursday, codifying Idaho's first private school choice program that directs state funds to private school tuition.

Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 93, codifying Idaho’s first private school choice program that directs state funds to private school tuition.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little just unlocked $50 million to expand private school choice starting next school year. Little signed H 93 into law on Thursday. The measure provides a $5,000 tax credit for families' education expenses,