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.

The Parental Choice Tax Credit program, which would provide up to $5,000 per K-12 student for expenses that could include private school tuition, was signed into law

Next year, Idaho parents will be eligible to earn tax credits to subsidize their children’s private school tuition. Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 93 Thursday morning, which sets aside $50 million for the new program. Families could earn $5,000 per child or $7,500 for children with special needs in refundable tax credits.