Starting next year, school choice will be a more attainable option for many American families.
Beginning in 2027, the IRS will offer the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), a tax refund for donations to K–12 scholarship programs. The tax credit, which was introduced in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year, represents a massive shift in the federal government's approach to the education system. The Trump administration touts it as an unprecedented expansion of school choice and in that respect, it's right.