Amid major political drama, the Senate passed President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping multi-trillion-dollar package of tax cuts and spending shifts. Included is a $4 billion annual scholarship tax credit that could ease yeshiva tuition costs for frum families nationwide.
By Anash.org reporter
Amid major political drama, the Senate finally passed President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” a multi-trillion-dollar package featuring massive tax cuts and significant spending shifts. Among other provisions, it includes a major development that could impact frum families struggling with high yeshiva tuition costs.
On Monday, the Senate Finance Committee released the bill’s text, featuring a groundbreaking $4 billion annual tax credit to provide scholarships for K-12 students. These scholarships can be used for private school tuition, including yeshivas, and other educational expenses.
Most importantly, the Senate version makes this scholarship tax credit permanent, offering much-needed stability and hope for families facing uncertainty in affording private Jewish education.
Agudath Israel of America released a statement applauding the Senate’s action, calling the bill “a historic step forward in supporting school choice and helping families access quality Jewish education.” They thanked Senators Bill Cassidy, Ted Cruz, and Tim Scott, along with Chairman Crapo and the Senate leadership, for ensuring the bill passes with the needed amendments.
Practically, if this bill becomes law, frum parents paying tens of thousands annually for yeshiva tuition could see significant relief. The tax credits allow individuals and businesses to donate to scholarship funds, receiving tax credits that reduce their own taxes. This creates steady, long-term funding for scholarships, meaning more aid for families and more reliable support compared to past short-term or capped programs.
This expansion builds on the House-passed bill, which capped tax credits at $5 billion per year for four years. The Senate draft also includes important improvements advocated by Agudath Israel and its coalition partners.
The bill now moves to Congress, where it must be agreed upon and signed by the President before becoming law.
let’s hope it won’t give the schools excuse to raise tuition