Education tax credit and tax deduction programs help parents afford the education option of their choice (public, private, or homeschool). This paper explains how education tax credits and deductions work, examines constitutional issues, provides state case studies of other successful programs, and recommends that Texas lawmakers create an education tax credit scholarship program.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) And their Effect on Regulatory Policy
Like any private organization, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are largely free to operate without governmental approval or interference. Yet many of these NGOs, because of their valuable expertise and insight in matters related to their industry or profession, exert great influence on the government decision-making process. Many NGOs develop standards to be used by private industry...