Supporting all kids wherever they are learning is a civil rights issue of our time,” one of the bill’s co-sponsors previously said.

Little signed House Bill 93 into law on Thursday. The measure provides a $5,000 tax credit for families’ education expenses, including private school transportation, tuition, supplies, and tutors. It also provides up to $7,500 for special needs students.

BOISE, Idaho — This past week, Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 93 into law, which provides a $5,000 tax credit for K-12 students who wish to pursue educational opportunities outside of the public school system. That credit is currently funded by $50 million that was set aside from the Idaho State General Fund.

BOISE — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Thursday signed House Bill 93 — a $50 million tax credit that can go toward educational expenses, including private school tuition. This is the first time in state history that state funds will be able to go toward private and religious K-12 education.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Thursday signed House Bill 93 — a $50 million tax credit that can go toward educational expenses, including private school tuition.

The bill's overwhelming opposition—more than 32,000 people opposed it—stands in stark contrast to the governor's assertion that "Idaho can have it all."

Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 93, codifying Idaho’s first private school choice program that directs state funds to private school tuition.