Today, Gov. Brad Little signed HB 93, which establishes a universal refundable tax credit for education expenses. With this signature, Idaho joins a wave of states from throughout the nation to enact universal education freedom, reflecting the growing national trend toward personalized education. This bill is the strongest and most family-friendly education policy in the nation.
Why it matters:
- This law creates a simple, easy, and effective way for Idaho families to fund and personalize their child’s education. Combined with previous reforms, all Idaho families will have access to personalized education options for their children.
- HB 93 exemplifies the growing national momentum toward empowering families with educational freedom, reflecting widespread acknowledgment of the importance of tailored learning options that cater to the unique needs of each child.
- A December 2024 poll found two-thirds of Idaho voters support a family tax credit for education, including 60 percent of Independents and 73 percent of Republicans.
What we’re saying:
“Building on other education policy reforms recently enacted in Idaho, HB 93 transforms the state’s education system—empowering all families, regardless of whether they choose public or private education options,” said Marcus D. San Marino, vice president of government affairs, yes. every kid. “We applaud Gov. Little, Rep. Wendy Horman, Sen. Lori Den Hartog, Rep. Jason Monks, and the entire Legislature for supporting all Idaho kids and fostering a dynamic, innovative educational ecosystem.”
How it works:
- HB 93 creates a refundable state income tax credit for a variety of educational expenses.
- Families can claim up to $5,000 per child – $7,500 for a student with special needs – in qualified educational expenses.
- All Idaho families qualify, with priority given first to families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level, or about $94,000 annually for a family of four.
- The tax credit is capped at $50 million per year.
About yes. every kid.
yes. every kid. is a leading advocacy team with a family-first approach to transform America’s education policy landscape. We work to transform education away from the current top-down standardized model to a bottom-up approach that enables every family and student to customize an education that best matches their values and priorities.
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