https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/tax-credit-scholarships Tax Credit Scholarships en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:50:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-in-store-for-school-funding-for-2026-27/2026/08 A new education tax credit, federal budget negotiations, and more are in store. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:50:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-in-store-for-school-funding-for-2026-27/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/vast-majority-of-students-could-qualify-for-trumps-school-choice-program/2026/07 Although most students are expected to be eligible, four factors will shape its ultimate size. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:12:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/vast-majority-of-students-could-qualify-for-trumps-school-choice-program/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-states-new-law-sets-up-clash-with-trumps-school-choice-program-rules/2026/06 A state passed new requirements if it opts in to the new federal scholarship tax credit program. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:03:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-states-new-law-sets-up-clash-with-trumps-school-choice-program-rules/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/another-democratic-leaning-state-will-pass-on-the-federal-school-choice-program/2026/06 Thirty-one states are on track to participate in the first federal tax-credit scholarship program. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:31:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/another-democratic-leaning-state-will-pass-on-the-federal-school-choice-program/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-can-public-schools-participate-in-trumps-federal-choice-program/2026/06 The Trump administration has confirmed public schools can receive federal scholarship funds. Here's how. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:53:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-can-public-schools-participate-in-trumps-federal-choice-program/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-large-democratic-led-state-says-yes-to-trumps-school-choice-program/2026/05 Thirty-one states are on track to participate in the first major federal foray into private school choice. Fri, 08 May 2026 17:21:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-large-democratic-led-state-says-yes-to-trumps-school-choice-program/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-a-new-federal-education-tax-credit-is-creating-a-dilemma-for-blue-states/2026/04 A new tax credit is forcing Democrats to navigate the tensions of politics and principles. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-a-new-federal-education-tax-credit-is-creating-a-dilemma-for-blue-states/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-can-school-choice-programs-stamp-out-fraud-while-staying-flexible/2026/04 With the rollout of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, transparency is vital. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-can-school-choice-programs-stamp-out-fraud-while-staying-flexible/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-federal-choice-program-is-here-will-it-help-public-school-students-too/2026/02 As Democrats decide whether to opt in, some want to see the funds help students in public schools. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:36:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-federal-choice-program-is-here-will-it-help-public-school-students-too/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-program-will-bring-private-school-choice-to-at-least-4-new-states/2026/01 More state decisions on opting into the first federal private school choice program are rolling in. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:46:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-program-will-bring-private-school-choice-to-at-least-4-new-states/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-gets-supercharged-in-trumps-2nd-term/2025/10 At the same time, his administration is pledging to dial back the federal role in education. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:20:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-gets-supercharged-in-trumps-2nd-term/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-what-could-the-new-federal-tuition-tax-credit-mean-for-school-choice/2025/10 Just what this new program will mean for your state is still uncertain. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-what-could-the-new-federal-tuition-tax-credit-mean-for-school-choice/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-school-choice-which-states-are-opting-in/2025/08 Education Week is tracking state decisions on the first federal tax-credit scholarship. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:38:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-school-choice-which-states-are-opting-in/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-americans-really-think-of-public-schools/2025/08 Americans continue to give a higher grade to their local schools than to the nation's education system as a whole, a new poll finds. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-americans-really-think-of-public-schools/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opt-in-or-not-states-weigh-big-decision-on-federal-school-vouchers/2025/08 A new federal program provides tax credits for donations to groups that provide private-school scholarships. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:54:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opt-in-or-not-states-weigh-big-decision-on-federal-school-vouchers/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-superintendents-think-about-a-steady-clip-of-federal-k-12-changes/2025/07 A state superintendent and two district leaders shared their thoughts on the latest changes coming from Washington. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:48:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-superintendents-think-about-a-steady-clip-of-federal-k-12-changes/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-senate-passed-a-federal-voucher-program-whats-in-it/2025/07 The measure would create a national program funding private school tuition through tax credits, though states would have to opt in. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:56:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-senate-passed-a-federal-voucher-program-whats-in-it/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-private-school-choice-proposal-hits-a-roadblock-will-congress-persist/2025/06 Including tax-credit scholarships in Trump's tax cut package violates Senate rules. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:12:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-private-school-choice-proposal-hits-a-roadblock-will-congress-persist/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-the-school-choice-landscape-is-shifting/2025/06 What could two Supreme Court rulings—one recent and one impending—mean for educators and parents? Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-the-school-choice-landscape-is-shifting/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-trump-budget-for-k-12-schools-5-key-takeaways/2025/06 The administration wants to cut roughly $7 billion in annual K-12 funding. Much of it supports vulnerable students. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:00:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-trump-budget-for-k-12-schools-5-key-takeaways/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-to-know-about-the-private-school-choice-program-moving-through-congress/2025/05 A new federal program would offer up to $5 billion in tax credits a year to fuel private school attendance nationwide. Thu, 22 May 2025 21:39:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-to-know-about-the-private-school-choice-program-moving-through-congress/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-will-keep-expanding-in-2025-heres-where-and-how/2025/01 The conditions are ripe in at least a dozen states for proposals to invest public dollars in private educational options for families. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:38:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-will-keep-expanding-in-2025-heres-where-and-how/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-a-national-school-choice-program-under-president-trump-might-look-like/2024/11 School choice advocates—and detractors—see a second Trump term as the biggest opportunity in decades for choice at the federal level. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:03:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-a-national-school-choice-program-under-president-trump-might-look-like/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-what-the-research-says/2024/10 Private school choice programs are proliferating as debates continue about their effects on low-income students and public schools. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:59:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-what-the-research-says/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-states-use-tax-credits-to-fund-private-school-choice-an-explainer/2024/10 Twenty-one states have programs that give tax credits for donations to organizations that grant private-school scholarships. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:36:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-states-use-tax-credits-to-fund-private-school-choice-an-explainer/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/project-2025-and-gop-aim-for-universal-school-choice-what-would-that-look-like/2024/08 Most ambitious private school choice policies have happened at the state level. How would it take shape at the federal level? Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:32:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/project-2025-and-gop-aim-for-universal-school-choice-what-would-that-look-like/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-a-video-explainer/2024/05 We're tracking the proliferation of school choice policies around the country. Here's how to get up to speed. Fri, 31 May 2024 17:50:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-a-video-explainer/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-have-private-school-choice/2024/01 Education savings accounts, vouchers, and tax-credit scholarships are growing. This tracker keeps tabs on them so you don't have to. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:49:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-have-private-school-choice/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 Calls are growing for more scrutiny over where state funds for private school choice go and how students are faring in the classroom. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:37:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01