Our Children Are Worth It.
Connecticut students deserve every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit can bring new educational resources to K–12 students and families across Connecticut — but only if Governor Lamont opts Connecticut into the program.
Let’s make sure Connecticut children are not left behind.
New Scholarships. New Support. No Cost to Connecticut.
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit encourages private donations to approved nonprofit Scholarship Granting Organizations that help K–12 students access educational support. These scholarships can help families pay for tutoring, special education services, school supplies, technology, transportation, tuition, and other qualified educational expenses.
If Connecticut opts in, these resources can help Connecticut children.
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. Learn how it can help students and teachers at public, private, and charter schools.
A Win for Students, Families, and Schools
Lasting change requires broad community support. Join fellow organizations advancing a solution that benefits students, families, and schools throughout the Connecticut.
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
“School choice is good for students and parents… we can invest in the public school students most in need.”
— Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) New York
Governor Lamont Can Make This Possible
Other states are already moving forward to give families access to new scholarship resources. By opting in, Governor Lamont can help bring new educational support to Connecticut students through voluntary private donations and federal tax credits.
Ask Governor Lamont to opt Connecticut into the program.
Watch the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Explainer
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 April 1, 2026, 28 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.
Help Bring New Educational Opportunity to Connecticut.
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit can provide new resources for Connecticut students and families — but only if Connecticut chooses to participate.
Ask Governor Lamont to opt Connecticut into the program.
Join the Coalition
Coalition members play an active role by committing to three responsibilities. First, members help educate their stakeholders, such as staff, families, partners, and broader community networks, about the program, its impact, and opportunities for advocacy. Second, members agree to have their organization’s logo included on coalition materials, signaling visible support and helping to build collective credibility. Third, members participate in advocacy efforts by engaging with the Governor and state legislators, and expressing their support for the Governor opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program.