The Blog at MSPC

If the Legislature expects results from schools, it must also regularly assess whether its own policies are clear, relevant, and properly funded.

By opting in and embracing the federal education tax-credit scholarship program, Washington can expand opportunity, strengthen educational outcomes, and put families first.

Montana has taken a meaningful step to expand educational opportunities for families across the state.

Idaho has taken a significant step forward in expanding educational opportunity by joining the nation’s first federal education choice tax credit scholarship program.

Teacher compensation should move beyond outdated salary schedules and begin rewarding what matters most: results for students.

A judicial stay creates an urgent need for convening a special session to cure the appropriation defect.

Montana families seeking flexible education options for students with special needs received disappointing news last week when a District Co

The Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit is a new refundable tax credit program that allows parents to apply for a tax credit of up to $5,000 for each eligible student, and up to $7,500 for each eligible special needs student, for qualified education expenses.

On November 10, 2025, Mountain States Policy Center filed an amicus brief addressing the IEA’s claims with national case law analysis demonstrating that HB 93 is a constitutionally sound program that serves a legitimate public purpose benefiting Idahoans.

This exciting new tax credit was enacted through House Bill 93 to help Idaho families pay for qualified private education expenses.