9 in 10 students expected to be eligible for Education Freedom Tax Credit
The nation’s first and sweeping school choice program kicks in next year, when 51.7 million students are expected to be eligible, according to a report.
July 28, 2026
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9 in 10 students expected to be eligible for Education Freedom Tax Credit
K-12 Dive • Naaz Modan
A new federal school-choice program could make nearly nine in ten American students eligible for scholarships beginning in 2027—but eligibility alone will not determine which families actually benefit. With states still deciding whether to participate and key rules unfinished, the Education Freedom Tax Credit may reshape how millions of parents pursue the education they believe is best for their children.
Naaz Modan
K-12 Dive
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