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States empowering kids through the Federal Education Tax Credit Program
January 29, 2026
Last Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 From statehouses to governors’ offices, leaders closest to families are opting into the new federal education tax credit program, also known as the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA). Their support reflects a growing commitment to empowering families and expanding access to education options for kids across the country. This new program allows taxpayers to donate up to $1,700 to a scholarship-granting organization and, in return, receive a $1,700 federal tax credit. A Growing Coalition of State Support Below is a list of states that have either formally opted in or expressed intent to participate…
When regulation becomes a roadblock to independent education
August 3, 2026
Across the country, more families are accessing homeschooling, microschools, hybrid programs, and other forms of independent education. That growth is creating new opportunities for children, but it is also drawing new attempts to over-regulate families and expand government red tape. Recent legislative proposals in New Jersey, Rhode Island, Illinois, and Vermont, along with a new law in Connecticut, show a clear pattern. Opponents of family-directed education are seeking more authority over decisions that should remain with parents. In New Jersey, S1796 would require families to submit annual notices containing a child's name, birthday, grade level, and instructor. It would also…
