Sen. Ted Cruz introduced a school choice bill this week that would open up $10 billion in federal tax credits for individuals or businesses that donate to nonprofits that provide K-12 scholarships to public or private school students.

The Texas Republican unveiled the Universal School Choice Act on Tuesday.

“School choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century. Every child in America deserves access to a quality education that meets their individual needs, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, or zip code,” Cruz said in a release. “I remain committed to leading this fight until universal school choice has become available to every American, and I call upon my colleagues to expeditiously take up and advance this legislation.”

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