The federal Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) introduces federally backed, tax-credit-funded scholarships. The Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights has launched a petition to encourage Governor Hochul to join the program and a centralized organization to help families receive scholarships.
Thanks to the federal Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), communities across the U.S. can now benefit from federally-backed, tax-credit-funded scholarships — helping families afford private and religious schooling.
But here in New York, there’s one crucial step left: Governor Kathy Hochul must opt the state into the program.
That’s why the Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights is taking two bold steps forward:
The Vaad is building a centralized, community-run Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) to help ALL Crown Heights families and mosdos access tuition assistance — fairly and professionally.
Why centralized? Because it’s better for everyone:
This unified model avoids duplication, maximizes donor support, and ensures equitable distribution of funds — all while keeping overhead low.
While the federal law is in place, New Yorkers can only benefit if Governor Hochul says yes. That decision is expected soon — and community pressure matters.
Click here to sign the petition now
Every signature helps show that Jewish families want — and need — this tuition relief.
This program is designed to help:
And ultimately: every child in our community.
Together, we can build a more affordable future for Jewish education in Crown Heights.
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