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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 21 MIN

Senator Ted Cruz on School Choice, Federal Scholarship Tax Credits, & 529 Plan Expansion

from Freedom to Learn · host Ginny Gentles

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz joins the podcast to share a behind-the-scenes look at the Senate’s passage of the new federal scholarship tax credit. He details negotiations with the Senate Parliamentarian, fending off a middle-of-the-night amendment to kill the provision, and meeting with President Trump about the tax credit. Senator Cruz shares his conviction that school choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century and every child deserves access to an excellent education.🔗 Links & Resources:Visit our website: DFIPolicy.org💡 Stay Connected:Follow us on Instagram: @DFIPolicyFollow us on Twitter: @DFIPolicyFollow us on Facebook: /DFIPolicySubscribe to our YouTube channel (@DFIPolicy) for future episodes!📩 Contact Us:If you have feedback or suggestions for future podcasts, please reach out to us at [email protected].🎧 Thank You for Listening:Freedom to Learn is a production of the Defense of Freedom Institute. You can learn more about DFI at DFIPolicy.org.If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a thumbs up, share it, and subscribe for more insights into education law and policy. Thank you for your support!

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz joins the podcast to share a behind-the-scenes look at the Senate’s passage of the new federal scholarship tax credit. He details negotiations with the Senate Parliamentarian, fending off a middle-of-the-night amendment to kill the provision, and meeting with President Trump about the tax credit. Senator Cruz shares his conviction that school choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century and every child deserves access to an excellent education. 🔗 Links & Reso...

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