Our Children Are Worth It.
All Connecticut students deserve every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit encourages private donations to scholarship granting organizations that benefit K–12 students in public, charter and private schools. These are new education resources that will not cost Connecticut taxpayers a penny.
But Connecticut students can only benefit if Governor Lamont opts in before January 1st.
New Resources for Students.
No Cost to Connecticut Taxpayers.
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit allows individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for contributions to nonprofit Scholarship Granting Organizations for tutoring, after-school programs, special education services, tuition assistance, and more.
The program leverages private contributions, not state spending. Connecticut students can only benefit if the Governor opts in. Otherwise, Connecticut residents can still contribute and claim the credit, but their dollars will fund scholarships in other states, leaving Connecticut students behind.
You will have a choice beginning in the 2027 tax year – would you rather send $1,700 to the federal government, or to a scholarship granting organization to help a student succeed.
By opting in, Governor Lamont can keep more of our federal tax dollars here in Connecticut.
Tell the Governor to Support Students and Teachers
The Scholarship Tax Credit Program can only move forward with Governor Lamont's support. A brief message today can help expand educational opportunity for thousands of Connecticut students and families.
Good for Students. Good for Schools. Good for Connecticut.
Explore the facts, research, and impact behind how this credit works. Learn how it can help students and teachers at public, private, and charter schools
A Win for Students, Families, and Schools
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How It Works
A simple way to turn private support into real educational opportunity for Connecticut students.
Contribute
A taxpayer donates to an approved Scholarship Granting Organization.
Claim the Credit
They receive a 100% federal tax credit, up to $1,700/year.
Student Benefit
Scholarships go to eligible K–12 students for a wide range of educational expenses.
What This Can Support
Scholarships may help families pay for:
Tutoring
Reading and math support
Special education services
School supplies and curriculum
Technology
Transportation
After-school programs
Tuition and fees
Momentum in 30 States
30 states and counting are planning to opt in. Support crosses party lines.
“It supports donors to give more money to our schools. I would be crazy not to opt in.”
— Gov. Jared Polis (D), Colorado
“Governor Hochul is supportive of the federal tax credit scholarship and its potential to help New York students and schools.”
— Emma Wallner, Spokesperson for the Governor
Only Governor Lamont Can Make This Possible for Our Children.
30 states and counting have already opted in to give families access to new scholarship resources. By opting in, Governor Lamont can bring new privately funded educational support to Connecticut students.
Ask Governor Lamont to opt Connecticut into the federal education scholarship tax credit today.
Learn More About the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Frequently Asked Questions
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Millions of dollars, to start. Even if 10% of individuals in Connecticut that owe federal tax contribute to state-eligible Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs), like Foundations in Education, over $108 million of new, private funds could be raised. If the participation rate climbs to 20%, over $216 million can be raised for education.[1]
[1] Democrats for Education Reform, October, 2025
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The FSTC adds education funding and does not use a dime of state or local tax dollars. This new federal tax credit provides an incentive for private charitable contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) to benefit both public and private school students.
However, the Governor must “opt-in” for Connecticut donations to remain in the state and benefit Connecticut students. Otherwise, those donations can flow to SGOs in other states.
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No. Under this law, additional funds come from private donations, not government funding.
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Yes. As of July 1, 2026, 30 states, led by both Democratic and Republican Governors, have “opted-in”. [2] Connecticut should also.
[2] EdChoice
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Then funds donated by Connecticut taxpayers cannot be spent to help Connecticut students and must be used for the benefit of students in the states that have “opted-in”.
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Beginning January 1, 2027, individual taxpayers can make a donation to an eligible SGO, like Foundations in Education.
Donors would receive their dollar-for-dollar tax credit against their 2027 federal tax liability, typically when filing their tax returns in 2028.
The law has no expiration date and there is no cap on the number of taxpayers—or their income bracket—who can claim this credit. Donors could be able to give year after year, providing continuous financial support to K–12 students in Connecticut and across the United States.
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As soon as SGOs receive donations in 2027, they can begin administering scholarships.
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No. Unlike government-funded voucher programs, the FSTC is funded with private donations to state-eligible SGOs.
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No. Any individual who pays federal income taxes can claim this tax credit. The donor is deciding to direct funds they would otherwise pay to the IRS to fund a scholarship benefiting a student.
A Coalition Built Across Connecticut
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Coalition members agree:
Member organizations’ logos are included on the website and pre-approved coalition materials, signaling visible support for the Governor opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit and helping to build collective credibility.
In interactions with state and local leadership, members will express their support for the Governor opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit.