You are correct that taxpayers who have a felony (state or federal) drug conviction cannot claim the American Opportunity Credit (AOC). You will have to ask your Congressman or Senator why the law is this way. The IRS does not make rules like this - Congress does.
Please note that a felony drug conviction does not disqualify you for the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC). Most expenses for the AOC also apply to the LLC.
If you check the felony drug conviction box, TurboTax should automatically try to switch to the LLC. Check and see if you got it.
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