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School Choice Program Database: ESAs, Vouchers and Tax Credits

Search 24 programs in 20 audited states. Open a record for eligibility, expenses, calendar, oversight and source documents. These are selected programs; a missing state or program is not evidence that no program exists.

24 records

Texas — Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)Operating
Official program name
Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)
Statute / law / rule
SB 2 (89th Legislature), Education Code Chapter 29, Subchapter J
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
2026–27
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Broad eligibility; priority tiers and limited funding
Eligible student groups
Texas-resident children eligible for public school; lawful-presence requirements. Pre-K has additional eligibility conditions.
Income rule
No general ceiling. Priority tiers: disability and ≤500% FPL; ≤200% FPL; >200–500% FPL; >500% FPL.
Disability rule
Priority and enhanced award are different tests. Higher private-school award depends on a qualifying district IEP.
Prior-public attendance
Not generally required; prior public attendance affects the highest-income allocation.
Kindergarten rule
Public-school age eligibility; see state age and residency rules.
Home education
Permitted under the $2,000 other-education category; not the private-school award.
Private-school tuition
Yes, at approved participating private schools.
Current award
2026–27: $10,474 private school; up to $30,000 with qualifying IEP; $2,000 other education.
Award formula
Private-school base equals 85% of the specified average state/local public-school funding measure. IEP category uses the applicable disability formula.
Maximum award
$30,000 for eligible private-school students with qualifying IEP; not a universal amount.
Approved uses
Approved tuition, curricula, texts, tutoring, assessments, transportation and therapies; hardware/software limited to 10% of award; private-school meals under program rules.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Payments to family members and duplicate government-paid services are restricted. Expense eligibility does not guarantee vendor approval.
Rollover
Unused eligible funds can remain while participation continues.
Application timing
2026–27 window February 4–March 31, 2026; closed. A 2027–28 interest list is not an application.
Renewal
Participants in good standing confirm continuation; follow the administrator's annual process.
Enrollment cap
Funding-limited; >500% FPL group limited to 20% of available allocation.
Funding / appropriation
$1 billion initial authorization/appropriation ceiling for the biennium ending August 31, 2027; not expenditure.
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Lottery within statutory priority groups when demand exceeds funding; public-school attendance priority within highest-income tier.
Administrator
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Account / payment platform
Odyssey; private-school installments 25% July 1, 25% October 1, 50% February 1; other-education funds 100% July 1.
Participating-school rules
Recognized accreditation, at least two years of operation, participation approval and annual assessments in grades 3–12.
Provider rules
Approval by the program administrator; eligible service and provider must both qualify.
Assessment requirements
Participating private schools administer a nationally norm-referenced assessment annually in grades 3–12.
Audit / reporting
Annual independent program audit plus state-auditor oversight.
Parent documents
Parent/student identity and lawful-presence evidence, Texas residency, household income records; qualifying IEP for enhanced award.
Residency
Parent and child must satisfy Texas residency requirements.
Misuse controls
Purchases reviewed through approved accounts; improper expenditures subject to enforcement and recovery under SB 2.
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Official home page reports more than 274,000 applications and more than 100,000 awards for the inaugural cycle.
Enrollment / award data
More than 100,000 awards reported on the current program home page; awards are not verified enrollment.
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Enactment/effective dates, final 2026–27 enrollment, actual expenditure and any current case docket remain unverified. Family FAQ retains an older March 17 deadline; current home page says March 31.

Official evidence for this record

  • Texas Education Freedom Accounts — current program — Agency program guidance. Reviewed for the October 10, 2026 baseline. Live pages may change. Checked 2026-10-10.
  • TEFA family guidance — Agency FAQ. Award, uses, priority and payment guidance reviewed. Its March 17 date conflicts with the newer home page extension to March 31; the latter controls this calendar. Checked 2026-10-10.
  • Texas SB 2 enrolled text — Enacted session law. Reviewed for the October 10, 2026 baseline. Live pages may change. Checked 2026-10-10.
  • TEFA parent application guide — Agency application guide. Reviewed for the October 10, 2026 baseline. Live pages may change. Checked 2026-10-10.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Iowa — Students First Education Savings AccountsOperating
Official program name
Students First Education Savings Accounts
Statute / law / rule
Students First Act (HF 68, 2023); 281 IAC Chapter 20; HF 2754 adds the 2026 half-year window.
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
HF 68 signed January 24, 2023; half-year change signed May 12, 2026.
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
2023–24; full income expansion from 2025–26.
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Broad eligibility; accredited nonpublic enrollment required
Eligible student groups
Resident K–12 students enrolled full-time at an accredited Iowa nonpublic school.
Income rule
No income ceiling for 2026–27.
Disability rule
Not required for eligibility; disability does not create a separate award in this record.
Prior-public attendance
Not required in the current universal phase.
Kindergarten rule
Eligible when state kindergarten requirements are met.
Home education
Home-only instruction does not qualify. A former homeschool student may enroll full-time at an accredited nonpublic school.
Private-school tuition
Yes; tuition and required fees must be paid before other eligible expenses.
Current award
$8,148 full 2026–27 year; $4,074 spring half-year.
Award formula
Annual per-pupil amount published by the department; half-year is 50%.
Maximum award
$8,148 full-year award for this cycle.
Approved uses
Tuition first, then approved materials, tutoring, educational technology, assessments and qualified therapies through Odyssey.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Purchases outside the approved Odyssey process are not reimbursed; family-provided therapy excluded under the rule.
Rollover
Unused money remains for later eligible educational expenses subject to continued eligibility and closure rules.
Application timing
Full-year April 16–June 30, 2026. Half-year October 15–November 15, 2026.
Renewal
Annual application required; same full-year window.
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Iowa Department of Education
Account / payment platform
Odyssey
Participating-school rules
Iowa-accredited nonpublic school; full-time means at least 75% of the full-time schedule under the rule.
Provider rules
Odyssey-approved purchase route and applicable professional credentials for therapy/tutoring.
Assessment requirements
Accredited nonpublic-school rules apply; exact assessment obligations not separately extracted in this audit.
Audit / reporting
Cross-agency eligibility checks; improper payments recoverable; written appeal within 30 days under Chapter 20.
Parent documents
Residency verification, tax records for verification (not an income cap), and new applicant identity requirements.
Residency
Iowa residency required; an out-of-state private school is not eligible.
Misuse controls
Department may recover improperly spent funds; administrative appeal available.
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
October 2026 agency update opens the new spring-only window October 15.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Current appropriation, actual enrollment/expenditure and detailed school assessment provisions need separate verification.

Official evidence for this record

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State context · Official program / application starting point

West Virginia — Hope ScholarshipOperating
Official program name
Hope Scholarship
Statute / law / rule
West Virginia Code Chapter 18, Article 31; continuation §18-31-8, audits §18-31-10, providers §18-31-11.
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Universal eligibility begins July 1, 2026.
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Broad eligibility; age, residency and participation rules remain
Eligible student groups
Resident public-school-eligible K–12 students, including existing private-school and home-education students in 2026–27.
Income rule
No income ceiling in universal phase.
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Prior-public attendance restriction removed for universal 2026–27 eligibility.
Kindergarten rule
Public-school kindergarten eligibility rules apply.
Home education
Permitted through an individualized instructional program (IIP), a distinct compulsory-attendance exemption.
Private-school tuition
Yes, at participating schools.
Current award
Expected full 2026–27 award $5,435.62; later applications receive 75%, 50% or 25%.
Award formula
Prior-year state aid per public-school pupil; current FAQ labels the annual figure expected.
Maximum award
$5,435.62 expected full-year amount; later entry prorated.
Approved uses
Participating-school tuition, approved IIP curricula, tutoring, educational services and other expenses under §18-31-7.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Providers may not rebate account funds to families; refunds must return to the account.
Rollover
Remaining eligible funds can carry while participation and annual continuation requirements are satisfied.
Application timing
New applicants March 2–June 15 full award; June 16–September 15 75%; September 16–November 30 50%; December 1–February 28 25%.
Renewal
Continuation January 5–June 15; annual residency, agreement and academic evidence, not a new initial application.
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Hope Scholarship Board / West Virginia State Treasurer
Account / payment platform
Use the official Hope portal linked from the agency site; quarterly disbursements.
Participating-school rules
Participation notice, annual enrollment notice to county superintendent and applicable nonpublic-school requirements.
Provider rules
Receipts, criminal background checks, nondiscrimination certification; no participation-based tuition surcharge.
Assessment requirements
IIP: annual nationally normed testing with statutory achievement/progress threshold OR certified-teacher portfolio review, reported to county. Nonpublic students meet applicable school requirements.
Audit / reporting
Random account and provider audits; suspension/removal process with appeal rights.
Parent documents
Residency, parent agreement, WVEIS student number and approved notice of intent (NOI) before funding.
Residency
Continued West Virginia residency verified annually.
Misuse controls
Account closure, provider exclusion and referral to State Auditor for suspected fraud, subject to process and appeal.
Litigation
September 8, 2026 Treasury announcement reports a challenge to universal expansion; docket/order not obtained.
Verified order scope
Unknown. The announcement is not an injunction and does not establish a halt to applications.
Latest reviewed update
Universal 2026–27 implementation; current 50% application band ends November 30.
Enrollment / award data
Treasury March 3 release reports more than 14,600 participants for 2025–26; not a 2026–27 count.
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
2026–27 final award confirmation, enacted budget totals, actual expenditure and expansion lawsuit docket/order remain open research items.

Official evidence for this record

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Alabama — Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education (CHOOSE) ActOperating
Official program name
Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education (CHOOSE) Act
Statute / law / rule
2024 CHOOSE Act, HB129 enrolled; administered through refundable income-tax-credit ESAs.
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
March 7, 2024
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
2025–26
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Income-targeted in 2026–27; broader eligibility scheduled for 2027–28
Eligible student groups
Alabama resident K5–12 students within the current income threshold.
Income rule
2026–27 household income ≤300% FPL using 2025 income. No general income ceiling scheduled for 2027–28.
Disability rule
2026–27 first 500 awards prioritize special-needs students; siblings receive priority under the agency sequence.
Prior-public attendance
Current guide permits private-school and home-education pathways; no general prior-public requirement identified.
Kindergarten rule
K5 eligibility required.
Home education
Up to $2,000 per child; $4,000 maximum per family for home education.
Private-school tuition
Up to $7,000 per student at a participating school.
Current award
$7,000 participating-school award; $2,000 home education per student, capped at $4,000 per family.
Award formula
Distinct statutory school and home-education amounts; actual use limited to approved expenses.
Maximum award
$7,000 per participating-school student.
Approved uses
Approved tuition, curricula, textbooks, tutoring, therapies, assessments, education software and approved online instruction.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Only current approved expenses; ALDOR reviews invoices and may reject unreasonable or suspected fraudulent charges.
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Renewals opened December 15, 2025; new applications January 2, 2026; both closed March 31, 2026.
Renewal
Annual renewal; 2026–27 renewal deadline March 31.
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
2026–27 priorities: first 500 special-needs awards, then prior-year recipients, qualifying active-duty dependents assigned to priority schools, then income ordering; sibling priority applies.
Administrator
Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR)
Account / payment platform
ClassWallet
Participating-school rules
Health/safety compliance, occupancy permit where required, child-protection compliance and financial statements or surety bond.
Provider rules
ALDOR approval; participating provider status is distinct from expense eligibility.
Assessment requirements
Participating-school students take approved standardized, norm-referenced or aptitude assessment; disability exception when testing inappropriate. Results to parents annually and school-level results to department.
Audit / reporting
ALDOR expense/invoice review; school financial assurance and reporting; suspension or disqualification for failures.
Parent documents
Student identity/age, Alabama residency and 2025 household income evidence; current renewal records.
Residency
Alabama resident student.
Misuse controls
Department may reject invoices and suspend or disqualify noncompliant providers/schools.
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
2026–27 parent window closed March 31; awards began April 15.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Effective date, current appropriated balance, final awards/enrollment, expenditure and rollover treatment remain unverified.

Official evidence for this record

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State context · Official program / application starting point

North Carolina — Opportunity ScholarshipOperating
Official program name
Opportunity Scholarship
Statute / law / rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Broad eligibility; income-tiered awards and funding priorities
Eligible student groups
NC-resident K–12 students attending an eligible registered private school.
Income rule
No income ceiling; household income sets one of four award tiers.
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
At least age five by August 31.
Home education
Home-only instruction is not this tuition scholarship pathway.
Private-school tuition
Yes; required tuition and fees at a registered Direct Payment School.
Current award
2026–27 maxima: tier 1 $7,942; tier 2 $7,148; tier 3 $4,766; tier 4 $3,574.
Award formula
Income tiers and household size using 2025 income; capped by eligible tuition/fees.
Maximum award
$7,942 for tier 1 in 2026–27.
Approved uses
Required private-school tuition and fees.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Not a general-purpose account for home supplies or unrelated family spending.
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Next 2027–28 application begins first Monday in February (February 1, 2027). Exact 2026–27 closing window not reconciled here.
Renewal
Returning recipients receive priority; annual program renewal required.
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Renewals first; new priority-window applicants selected by lottery with income-tier ordering and available funds.
Administrator
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA)
Account / payment platform
MyPortal; school payment process
Participating-school rules
Registered Direct Payment School; fall enrollment requirement by October 1.
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Identity, residency, school enrollment and income information for the applicable award tier.
Residency
North Carolina residency required.
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Agency hub announces next application cycle for the first Monday in February.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Current appropriation, testing/audit statute text, final enrollment/expenditure and exact 2026–27 application deadline not fully reconciled.

Official evidence for this record

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State context · Official program / application starting point

North Carolina — Education Student Accounts (ESA+)Operating
Official program name
Education Student Accounts (ESA+)
Statute / law / rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Disability-targeted
Eligible student groups
Eligible NC students with a public-school eligibility determination for special education made within the past three years.
Income rule
No income threshold identified in the reviewed ESA+ eligibility guidance.
Disability rule
NC public-school eligibility determination required; a 504 plan alone does not qualify. An IEP itself is not the specified eligibility document.
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Permitted, including eligible home/private/co-enrollment arrangements.
Private-school tuition
Yes at approved schools, subject to the relevant payment arrangement.
Current award
$9,000 base; $17,000 for designated disabilities.
Award formula
Disability category determines base or higher award.
Maximum award
$17,000 annual award for designated disabilities.
Approved uses
Approved tuition, therapies, tutoring, curricula and technology; art/music tutoring added for fall 2026 subject to category rules.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Art/music supplies and curriculum do not become eligible merely because art/music tutoring is allowed.
Rollover
Base $9,000 award does not roll over; higher-award students may carry up to $4,500 with total balance no more than $30,000.
Application timing
Next cycle starts first Monday in February 2027; program instructions describe priority through first Monday in March.
Renewal
Annual parent agreement and program renewal; follow current academic and expense requirements.
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
NCSEAA
Account / payment platform
MyPortal application / ClassWallet expenses
Participating-school rules
Use participating schools/providers; private-school admission is separate from scholarship eligibility.
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
At least $500 in annual eligible core-academic spending; purchase documentation and program account review.
Parent documents
Public-school special-education determination, residency, parent agreement and applicable local-school release.
Residency
North Carolina residency required.
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Fall 2026 art/music tutoring change does not count toward the $500 core spending minimum.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Current appropriation, exact cycle deadline, current selection mechanics and complete testing/provider standards require follow-up.

Official evidence for this record

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Arizona — Empowerment Scholarship AccountsOperating
Official program name
Empowerment Scholarship Accounts
Statute / law / rule
Arizona Revised Statutes §§15-2402 and 15-2403.
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Broad eligibility; distinct disability categories
Eligible student groups
Arizona-resident K–12 students; disability preschool pathway has additional requirements.
Income rule
No income ceiling in the universal pathway.
Disability rule
Not required for universal K–12 eligibility; documentation needed for disability-related eligibility/funding.
Prior-public attendance
Not required for universal eligibility; some specific categories have separate attendance rules.
Kindergarten rule
Age five by January 1 of the contract year.
Home education
Home instruction permitted under an ESA agreement; legally distinct from the homeschool-affidavit exemption. Do not file a homeschool affidavit for an ESA student.
Private-school tuition
Yes at a qualified school.
Current award
Student-specific; no single statewide flat award verified.
Award formula
90% of the statutory base support plus applicable additional assistance calculated as if enrolled in a charter school.
Maximum award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Approved uses
Qualified tuition, curricula, texts, tutoring, online learning, exams, approved technology and disability therapies under §15-2402.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
No simultaneous full-time public/charter enrollment; no concurrent school-tuition-organization scholarship in the same contract year; no cash rebates to families.
Rollover
Continued eligible account use under annual renewal; account closure/return rules apply, including three years without renewal.
Application timing
Applications accepted July 1–June 30. Completed applications after March 31 enroll on or after July 1; not retroactive current-year funding.
Renewal
Annual contract renewal.
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Arizona Department of Education; State Treasurer handles account funds.
Account / payment platform
Apply through the official ESA portal; current payment procedures should be checked against the handbook.
Participating-school rules
Qualified-school requirements under statute, including fingerprint clearance for staff as specified.
Provider rules
Tutoring and professional-service qualifications vary by expense category.
Assessment requirements
No separate universal assessment requirement verified in the reviewed sections; this is not a claim that no other obligation applies.
Audit / reporting
Annual and risk-based/random account reviews; administrative decisions appealable to State Board of Education.
Parent documents
Birth certificate/guardianship and current residency documents; additional disability evidence when applicable.
Residency
Parent and student must be Arizona residents.
Misuse controls
Suspension with notice and corrective-response period; potential removal, recovery and fraud referral; statutory appeal rights.
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Department accepting 2026–27 applications; completed applications processed within statutory 30-day period.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Current award estimates, full 2026–27 handbook, fiscal/enrollment totals and current court docket coverage remain unverified.

Official evidence for this record

  • Arizona ESA eligibility — Agency program guidance. Reviewed for the October 10, 2026 baseline. Live pages may change. Checked 2026-10-10.
  • Arizona Revised Statutes §15-2402 — Current statute. Reviewed for the October 10, 2026 baseline. Live pages may change. Checked 2026-10-10.
  • Arizona Revised Statutes §15-2403 — Current statute. Reviewed for the October 10, 2026 baseline. Live pages may change. Checked 2026-10-10.
  • Arizona ESA handbook library — Agency document library. Library reviewed; linked 2025–26 PDF returned 403 to the research reader. It is not represented as a verified 2026–27 handbook. Checked 2026-10-10.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Arkansas — Education Freedom AccountsOperating; late-application processing paused
Official program name
Education Freedom Accounts
Statute / law / rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating; late-application processing paused
Eligibility model
Broad K–12 eligibility
Eligible student groups
Arkansas K–12 students under current EFA rules; private-school and home-education uses.
Income rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Permitted subject to EFA requirements.
Private-school tuition
Yes at participating schools.
Current award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Approved uses
Approved private tuition, home curricula, tutoring and therapies.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
March 9–June 1, 2026 regular window. Late applications may be submitted but those after June 29 are not processed pending funding.
Renewal
Renewal window March 9–June 1, 2026.
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Arkansas Department of Education, Office of School Choice and Parent Empowerment
Account / payment platform
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Current agency notice separates submission from processing of late applications.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Current award, appropriation, testing/audit rules and restart date not verified; no assumption of a funded waitlist.

Official evidence for this record

  • Arkansas Education Freedom Accounts — Agency program guidance. Current calendar says late applications after June 29 are not processed pending funds. A quarter-three date appears to use the wrong year; it is not reproduced. Checked 2026-10-10.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Florida — Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO)Operating
Official program name
Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO)
Statute / law / rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Broad K–12 eligibility
Eligible student groups
Florida K–12 students selecting the participating-private-school pathway.
Income rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Use the separate PEP pathway for eligible personalized education; do not treat FES-EO as a home-only award.
Private-school tuition
Yes.
Current award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Approved uses
Private-school scholarship pathway; consult current SFO purchasing rules for any other approved use.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Step Up 2026–27 new applications February 1–November 15; renewals February 1–April 30.
Renewal
Annual SFO renewal.
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Florida Department of Education / approved scholarship funding organizations
Account / payment platform
Approved SFO; Step Up For Students or AAA Scholarship Foundation.
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Current agency page directs applicants to approved SFOs.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Student-specific award, current caps, testing and account-spending details not extracted; calendar is Step Up's published cycle, not every SFO's internal processing date.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Florida — Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA)Operating
Official program name
Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
Statute / law / rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Disability-targeted
Eligible student groups
Eligible students with disabilities, including children as young as three.
Income rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Disability rule
Qualifying disability required under FES-UA rules.
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Customized education outside full-time public school permitted subject to FES-UA rules.
Private-school tuition
Yes.
Current award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Approved uses
Tuition, online learning, tutoring, college expenses and approved customized services/materials.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Step Up new applications February 1–November 15, 2026; renewals closed April 30.
Renewal
Annual SFO renewal.
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Florida Department of Education / approved SFOs
Account / payment platform
Approved SFO account
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Operating disability ESA; application window differs from PEP.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Award depends on student-specific funding factors; exact 2026–27 amount, capacity and disability documentation standards not fully audited.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Florida — Personalized Education Program (PEP), Florida Tax Credit ScholarshipOperating
Official program name
Personalized Education Program (PEP), Florida Tax Credit Scholarship
Statute / law / rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Broad eligibility with program-specific capacity rules
Eligible student groups
Eligible Florida students using the PEP personalized-learning pathway.
Income rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
PEP is a distinct statutory education option, not interchangeable with traditional registered home education.
Private-school tuition
Full-time private-school attendance is a different scholarship pathway.
Current award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Approved uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Step Up new and renewing PEP applications February 1–April 30, 2026.
Renewal
Annual renewal.
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Florida Department of Education / approved SFOs
Account / payment platform
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
2026–27 regular PEP window closed.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Current award, learning-plan/testing requirements and cap not fully extracted. This audit does not separately cover the general FTC private-school scholarship.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Tennessee — Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS)Operating
Official program name
Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS)
Statute / law / rule
Tennessee Code §49-6-3501 et seq.; rules 0520-01-24.
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
February 12, 2025
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
2025–26
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Broad eligibility with priority/funding allocation
Eligible student groups
Eligible Tennessee K–12 students attending participating Category I, II or III private schools.
Income rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Home-only eligibility not established by this private-school record.
Private-school tuition
Yes; tuition and fees first.
Current award
$7,530 for 2026–27.
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
$7,530
Approved uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Renewals December 9, 2025; new January 13, 2026; closed February 6 at 4 p.m. Central.
Renewal
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Tennessee Department of Education
Account / payment platform
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Participating-school rules
Participating Category I, II or III private school.
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Current application page says closed; older FAQ January 30 date superseded.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Expanded seat allocation, exact selection priorities, assessment and audit rules require direct current-rule reconciliation. Separate TN ESA and IEA programs not audited here.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Utah — Utah Fits All ScholarshipProgram administered; current award/order status not fully verified
Official program name
Utah Fits All Scholarship
Statute / law / rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Program administered; current award/order status not fully verified
Eligibility model
Broad eligibility; current allocation rules not fully audited
Eligible student groups
Eligible Utah students pursuing education outside the public-school system.
Income rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Permitted nonpublic educational uses; detailed current rules need verification.
Private-school tuition
Permitted under program guidance.
Current award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Approved uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Renewal
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Utah State Board of Education / designated administrator
Account / payment platform
Odyssey (administrator identified by State Board from May 16, 2025).
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
AG reports April 2025 adverse district ruling and permitted interlocutory appeal.
Verified order scope
Current stay/injunction scope not verified from court order.
Latest reviewed update
Agency page identifies current administrator; historical $8,000 figure is not used as a current award.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Current-year award, application window, funding and controlling court orders needed before a flagship page.

Official evidence for this record

  • Utah State Board — Utah Fits All — Agency program guidance. Page identifies Odyssey as administrator. Its $8,000 amount is explicitly 2024–25 and is not used as the current award. Checked 2026-10-10.
  • Utah Attorney General on Utah Fits All appeal — Litigant statement. Reports April 2025 district decision and accepted interlocutory appeal; not itself an opinion or a stay. Current order scope remains unverified. Checked 2026-10-10.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Wyoming — Steamboat Legacy ScholarshipOperating
Official program name
Steamboat Legacy Scholarship
Statute / law / rule
Wyo. Stat. §§21-2-902–909; 2025 Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act.
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Broad K–12 eligibility; separate income-targeted preschool
Eligible student groups
Public-school-eligible Wyoming children; four-year-olds under a separate ≤250% FPL condition.
Income rule
No K–12 income ceiling; separate preschool threshold.
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Nonpublic instruction permitted under subject and assessment requirements.
Private-school tuition
Yes.
Current award
Up to $7,000 annually.
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
$7,000
Approved uses
Qualified tuition, tutoring, curricula, technology, exams, therapies and approved transportation/services.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Tutoring by immediate family and ordinary after-school childcare excluded under the cited law.
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
2026–27 applications closed August 6; agency indicates first-quarter funding in early September.
Renewal
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
2025 law initially appropriated $30 million; not verified current expenditure.
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Funds available; first come first served with returning/sibling preferences.
Administrator
Wyoming Department of Education / State Superintendent
Account / payment platform
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Statewide or nationally normed achievement assessment.
Audit / reporting
At least 2% of accounts audited annually under statute.
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Investigation and exclusion for intentional substantial misuse.
Litigation
Degenfelder v. WEA, 2026 WY 54.
Verified order scope
May 14, 2026 Supreme Court reversed preliminary funding injunction and remanded; did not finally uphold constitutionality.
Latest reviewed update
2026–27 calendar and May 2026 opinion supersede older shutdown descriptions.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Post-remand docket, final disbursements, provider directory and renewal details require follow-up.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

New Hampshire — Education Freedom AccountsOperating
Official program name
Education Freedom Accounts
Statute / law / rule
RSA 194-F (linked by designated administrator).
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Broad eligibility with priority groups and capacity
Eligible student groups
Resident public-school-eligible K–12 students, age five by September 30.
Income rule
≤350% FPL is a priority category, not the stated general eligibility ceiling.
Disability rule
Disability is a priority category.
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Nonpublic customized educational uses under EFA agreement.
Private-school tuition
Yes.
Current award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Approved uses
Tuition, tutoring, classes, online programs, supplies and technology under approved-use rules.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Rolling; verified by July 15 for full-year funding. Prorated applications through February; exact final day not specified in reviewed text.
Renewal
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Current recipients, siblings, disabilities and ≤350% FPL prioritized; other applicants may waitlist if space is full.
Administrator
Children's Scholarship Fund New Hampshire, designated EFA administrator
Account / payment platform
ScholaVia
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Academic accountability documents and agreement required; current detailed audit rules not extracted.
Parent documents
Complete supporting documents and EFA agreement; returning families provide Record of Educational Attainment.
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Administrator says 2026–27 applications open.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Exact annual award, capacity, current actual waitlist count and February closing day remain unverified.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Idaho — Parental Choice Tax Credit and Advance PaymentOperating
Official program name
Parental Choice Tax Credit and Advance Payment
Statute / law / rule
Idaho Code §63-3029N; current agency guidance also links HB934.
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Nonpublic education; eligibility details partially audited
Eligible student groups
Eligible Idaho nonpublic students; application and award required before claiming credit.
Income rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Qualifying curriculum covering English, math, science and social studies may qualify; verify student's full eligibility.
Private-school tuition
Full-time K–12 nonpublic tuition qualifies.
Current award
Up to $5,000; up to $7,500 with qualifying disability.
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
$7,500
Approved uses
Qualifying tuition/curriculum, texts, core-subject tutoring, transportation and specified assessments.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Agency does not prequalify purchases. Unlisted uses are not assumed eligible.
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Tax-year and advance-payment cycles differ. Second-period advance payment by November 14, 2026 is a payment date, not an application deadline.
Renewal
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Idaho State Tax Commission
Account / payment platform
TAP award/reconciliation; official My School Choice eligibility portal.
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
All recipients subject to audit; advance reconciled by December 31, 2027.
Parent documents
Paid invoices/receipts showing provider, purchase, amount and payment date; transportation log.
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Repayment plus possible penalties/interest; intentional false statements may constitute tax fraud.
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Agency updated July 31, 2026; 2025 credit claimed on 2025 Form 40 after award.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Current application opening/closing dates, priority and total cap not independently reconciled; no open-now claim.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Ohio — EdChoice Expansion ScholarshipOperating
Official program name
EdChoice Expansion Scholarship
Statute / law / rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Income-linked award; exact current eligibility not fully audited
Eligible student groups
Ohio students meeting current EdChoice Expansion criteria.
Income rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Not verified for this tuition scholarship.
Private-school tuition
Participating private school.
Current award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Approved uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Renewal
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Account / payment platform
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Agency resource library includes 2026–27 award and application documents.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
2026–27 award table, income formula, cycle dates, testing and fiscal records not extracted; standalone page held.

Official evidence for this record

  • Ohio EdChoice Expansion resources — Agency document library. Current-year award tables are linked; exact 2026–27 amount not extracted in this audit. Checked 2026-10-10.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Indiana — Choice Scholarship ProgramOperating
Official program name
Choice Scholarship Program
Statute / law / rule
Indiana Code 20-51 and IAC 511/512.
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Current income/entry rules not fully reconciled
Eligible student groups
Indiana legal settlement; at least five and younger than 22 by October 1.
Income rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Private-school tuition
Eligible participating nonpublic school.
Current award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Approved uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Apply through participating school; current family deadlines not verified.
Renewal
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Indiana Department of Education
Account / payment platform
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Participating-school rules
Indiana school, recognized accreditation, tuition, voluntary participation; not charter or resident school corporation.
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Statewide assessment and required performance data.
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Agency lists 2026–27 schools/award estimates and 2025–26 annual report.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Mixed-year agency content: current income criteria, deadlines and award estimates require review before definitive comparisons.

Official evidence for this record

  • Indiana Choice Scholarship — Agency program guidance. Page mixes older eligibility/calendar text with current-year documents. Unresolved current fields remain unknown. Checked 2026-10-10.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Louisiana — Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR)Operating
Official program name
Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR)
Statute / law / rule
Act 1 of 2024.
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Phased / targeted in 2026–27
Eligible student groups
Residents age 5–21 by September 30: prior recipients, entering kindergarten, specified prior-public attendance or ≤250% FPL pathway.
Income rule
≤250% FPL is one eligibility pathway, not the only pathway.
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Specified October 1 and February 1 public enrollment is one pathway; exceptions/other paths exist.
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Expense flexibility exists; exact home-only participation requirements not fully extracted.
Private-school tuition
Yes.
Current award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Approved uses
Tuition, tutoring, therapies, curricula/textbooks, dual enrollment and uniforms subject to approval.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
New and renewal applications March 1, 2026 at 9 a.m.–March 16 at 11:59 p.m. Central.
Renewal
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Subject to annual appropriation; eligibility is not a guarantee of funding.
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Louisiana Department of Education
Account / payment platform
Odyssey
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
2026–27 application calendar; phased eligibility remains.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Current award amount, priority/cap, assessments and fiscal totals need verification.

Official evidence for this record

  • Louisiana LA GATOR — Agency program guidance. Reviewed for the October 10, 2026 baseline. Live pages may change. Checked 2026-10-10.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

South Carolina — Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF)Enrollment capped; applications closed
Official program name
Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF)
Statute / law / rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Enrollment capped; applications closed
Eligibility model
Targeted; current income threshold not verified
Eligible student groups
Eligible South Carolina students under current ESTF law/rules.
Income rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Private-school tuition
Participating education service providers; confirm each approved school and expense.
Current award
Agency FAQ lists $7,634 for 2026–27 (direct-access limitation noted).
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
$7,634 reported in current agency FAQ.
Approved uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Closed after reaching statutory 15,000 capacity; exact closure day not verified.
Renewal
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enrollment cap
15,000 for 2026–27; agency says cap reached.
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
South Carolina Department of Education
Account / payment platform
ClassWallet
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Agency lists approved providers as of September 28, 2026.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Current income rule, court history/order effect and final fiscal totals require deeper audit. Award FAQ access was inconsistent; confirm with agency before budgeting.

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Oklahoma — Parental Choice Tax Credit — private-school pathwayOperating
Official program name
Parental Choice Tax Credit — private-school pathway
Statute / law / rule
70 Oklahoma Statutes §28-101.
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Broad private-school pathway; income-tiered award and priorities
Eligible student groups
Eligible Oklahoma taxpayers paying qualified expenses for students at eligible private schools.
Income rule
Income affects award and priority; agency uses 2024 AGI for 2026–27 cycle.
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Separate homeschool credit/return process exists; this record does not treat it as the private-school award.
Private-school tuition
Yes, eligible private-school tuition and fees.
Current award
$5,000–$7,500, subject to qualified expenses and applicable income tier.
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
$7,500
Approved uses
Private-school tuition and fees for this pathway.
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
March 16–June 15, 2026 for 2026–27 private-school applications.
Renewal
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Oklahoma Tax Commission
Account / payment platform
OkTAP; checks mailed to schools for taxpayer endorsement/tuition payment.
Participating-school rules
Participating accredited school registered with OTC.
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
School-issued Enrollment Verification Number (EVN) for each student; income/taxpayer evidence.
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Current school-year report linked from agency page.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Current aggregate cap, exact priority allocation, homeschool-credit details and final expenditures not fully audited.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Georgia — Georgia Promise ScholarshipOperating
Official program name
Georgia Promise Scholarship
Statute / law / rule
SB233 (2024).
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Geographic and prior-school targeted with income priorities
Eligible student groups
Eligible resident students zoned to designated schools; prior-public enrollment for two counts or rising kindergarten pathway.
Income rule
Income priority applies; not represented as a universal program.
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Two public-school FTE counts unless rising kindergarten/other applicable exception.
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Eligible home-study participation permitted.
Private-school tuition
Yes at participating schools.
Current award
Up to $6,500 for 2026–27; quarterly allocation.
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
$6,500
Approved uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Final 2026 student windows August 1–31 and November 1–30. October 1–31 is a provider-school window, not the parent window.
Renewal
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Georgia Education Savings Authority / Georgia Student Finance Commission
Account / payment platform
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
One-year Georgia residency with military exception; designated attendance zone.
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
Official program calendar confirms November family application opportunity.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Approved-expense detail, testing/audit rules, funding availability and live waitlist need verification.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Pennsylvania — Educational Improvement Tax Credit — school scholarshipsOperating
Official program name
Educational Improvement Tax Credit — school scholarships
Statute / law / rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Income-targeted via scholarship organizations
Eligible student groups
Families apply to approved scholarship organizations; donor-business tax credits finance scholarships.
Income rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Not verified; no ESA-style home account is assumed.
Private-school tuition
Approved scholarship use at eligible schools.
Current award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Approved uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Organization-specific family calendars; business credit deadlines are not parent deadlines.
Renewal
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development; approved scholarship organizations
Account / payment platform
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
State tax-credit program remains listed.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Current family income threshold, organization awards/windows and fiscal totals not audited; do not equate donor credit with family award.

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State context · Official program / application starting point

Pennsylvania — Opportunity Scholarship Tax CreditOperating
Official program name
Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit
Statute / law / rule
Act 85 of 2012; 24 P.S. §20-2002-B et seq.
Enacted status
Enacted
Enactment date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Effective date
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Launch / expansion
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Operating status
Operating
Eligibility model
Geographic and income-targeted
Eligible student groups
Eligible students living in attendance zones of designated low-achieving public schools, subject to household income requirements.
Income rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Disability rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Prior-public attendance
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Kindergarten rule
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Home education
Home education is not the scholarship attendance pathway described by the agency.
Private-school tuition
Eligible private or out-of-district public school scholarship.
Current award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Award formula
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Maximum award
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Approved uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Restrictions / prohibited uses
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Rollover
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Application timing
Apply to approved scholarship organizations; no single statewide family deadline verified.
Renewal
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Enrollment cap
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Funding / appropriation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Lottery / waitlist / priorities
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Administrator
Pennsylvania DCED / approved opportunity scholarship organizations
Account / payment platform
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Participating-school rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Provider rules
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Assessment requirements
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Audit / reporting
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Parent documents
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Residency
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Misuse controls
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Litigation
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Verified order scope
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Latest reviewed update
2026–27 designated-school list available from education agency.
Enrollment / award data
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Actual expenditure
Unknown/not verified in this audit
Evidence gaps
Current income threshold, award limit and each organization's funding/application status require verification.

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October 10, 2026 — Initial audited release. Added current Iowa half-year window, West Virginia prorated application bands and Wyoming preliminary-injunction reversal. Texas and Tennessee calendar conflicts are documented in their source notes. No automatic future-update claim is made.

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