Albany - Pataki Signaling His Support For Tuition Tax Break

Albany - Governor Pataki is likely to include money in his executive budget for education tax credits that would go to parents of students in both public and private schools, this is widely viewed as a less controversial alternative to school vouchers.
The government spends between $10,000 and $20,000 for each public school student, while the tax credits would be capped at $1,500 a student.
The tax credits have a better chance of getting by state courts, many of which have ruled vouchers unconstitutional.
In recent months, Jewish groups, whose members could use the credits to help offset the costs of parochial school tuition, have been pressing hard for Albany to pass the measure. The group is planning a rally in front of the Capitol next month.
Opponents of the credits, such as the United Federation of Teachers, view them as vouchers in sheep's clothing.