April 8, 2010 12:32PM 

# The Biggest School Choice Rally in US History 

By [Andrew J. Coulson](https://www.cato.org/people/andrew-coulson) 

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Over 5,000 parents and children rallied on the Florida capital last week in support of a bill to expand that state’s k‑12 scholarship donation tax credit program. Under the program, businesses that pay private school tuition for low-income children get a dollar for dollar tax cut. [It saves the state $1.49 for every $1 it reduces revenue](http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&oi=revisions_result&ct=result&cd=1&ved=0CAYQhgIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oppaga.state.fl.us%2Freports%2Fpdf%2F0868rpt.pdf&rct=j&q=oppanga+florida+tax+credit&ei=Jfy9S5XIIIqusgPolcCrBA&usg=AFQjCNEO4yeqW8XpaDVxRmTV9OjsZzVeiQ), according to the accountability agency of the Florida legislature.

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The bill in question has already passed the Senate and seems likely to pass the House. 2010 is shaping up to be a very good year for educational freedom.

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