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  2. Public schools in Ohio are suing over the constitutionality of the established state school voucher program.

Congress Enacts Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program (FSTC)

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What happened

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Congress enacted the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program on October 16, 2026, with the program set to begin January 1, 2027. The FSTC allows taxpayers to claim a dollar-for-dollar credit for donating up to $1,700 to scholarship programs. The program was advocated for by EdChoice and Afterschool Alliance.

From aei.org

Why it matters

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The FSTC is the first national school choice program and is poised to potentially support billions in scholarships each year. One projection suggests a potential funding universe of $170 billion, with John Schilling predicting an initial take-up rate of 10 percent, leading to $25 billion in annual donations.

Public schools in Ohio are currently suing over the constitutionality of the established state school voucher program, while the public education system in Ohio faces budget cuts and policy challenges.

From aei.org

Who's involved

  • EdChoiceAmerican education reform organization involved in the school choice sector.
  • Afterschool AllianceOrganization that advocated for the FSTC program.
  • SchillingLobbyist who discussed the program's potential funding and take-up rate.
  • CongressLegislative body that enacted the FSTC program.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • OhioSpeculative

    Ohio might see a massive new federal funding stream for scholarship granting organizations in opt-in states.

  • Afterschool AllianceSpeculative

    As an SGO, Afterschool Alliance might benefit directly from the new federal funding stream via tax credits.

  • EdChoiceSpeculative

    EdChoice might benefit from the FSTC, which is a new federal funding mechanism for the school choice sector.

Possible ripples

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