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Starting on Jan. 1, 2027, the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit will allow taxpayers to claim a federal tax credit each year of up to $1,700 for donations to an approved nonprofit scholarship fund.

“This is a transformational law because it will allow parents, 85% of the parents that have kids in school in Massachusetts right now, to get grants,” Minogue said. “I will commit, in the first year, we will get $1.7 billion in additional dollars for education.”

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Overview of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) is a new initiative set to launch on January 1, 2027. This program allows individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal income tax credit for contributions made to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) that support K-12 education expenses.

Key Features of the FSTC

• Tax Credit Amount: Taxpayers can claim up to $1,700 per year for donations to SGOs.
• Eligibility: The program is available to all individual taxpayers across the United States.
• Married Couples: Couples filing jointly can claim a combined credit of up to $3,400.
• State Participation: States must formally opt in to the program for their residents to benefit from the tax credit.

Requirements for Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs)

To qualify for the FSTC, SGOs must meet specific criteria:

• Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• Must provide scholarships to at least 10 students attending different schools.
• Cannot earmark donations for specific students.
• Must spend at least 90% of their income on scholarships.

Eligible Expenses

The funds from SGOs can be used for various K-12 education-related expenses, including:

• Private school tuition and fees
• Tutoring and academic support services
• Special education services
• Educational materials and technology

State Participation Status

As of now, many states have opted in to participate in the FSTC program. A complete list of participating states will be provided by the IRS before the program's launch.

This tax credit aims to enhance educational opportunities by encouraging private contributions to support students' educational needs.

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Should Mass. join the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program? Why a teachers union says no.

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August 21, 2026

A Massachusetts teachers union is calling on Gov. Maura Healey to opt out of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program. Supporters argue this credit will help kids and cost the state nothing.

Friday was a busy day at the Boys and Girls Club of Boston. From backpack giveaways to free lunches, kids are gearing up for the new school year to begin.  

One subject top of mind for administrators and staff is the new scholarship tax program, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit. It allows individuals to donate up to $1,700 a year to approved nonprofit Scholarship Granting Organizations in exchange for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit.

Supporters say the funds are distributed as scholarships for K-12 public and private schools, to help with tuition, tutoring, after-school programs, field trips, special education services, art and music programs and more.

Saaran Sillah is director of academic success at the Boys and Girls Club of Boston. "It's able to enhance our programming, so our literacy, our writing, our STEAM, our power hour and our tutoring program," she said. "It allows us to expand our resources."

But opponents of the program say it will benefit only a few and could reduce public education infrastructure by as much as 12%.

"It will affect rural communities, rural schools, lead to school closures and take away the wraparound services that disadvantaged students need in our urban districts as well," said Matt Bach, president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association.   

Boys and Girls Club of Boston CEO Robert Lewis says the Education Freedom Tax Credit would greatly enhance their tutoring and after school programs.   

"Having access to more individualized support is important for us here," Sillah said. "Making sure we are not just supporting them for one year, but we are making sure that we have the academic pipeline so that we are supporting them through every stage of their educational training."

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey must choose whether to opt in before Jan. 1.

"On that program, we are waiting for federal guidance on that. Some more has got to come out so we'll take a look at that," Gov. Healey said.

Former Massachusetts Education Commissioner Jeff Riley says the program will benefit those students and families who are underserved. "This is a voluntary private charitable contribution made by individuals giving everyday citizens the freedom to direct their own tax money into scholarships instead of sending it to Washington," he said.

CBS: FEDERAL SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT

IGNORED IS:  

#1 THAT A FAMILY MUST HAVE THE INCOME TO MAKE THE EXPENDITURE

IT EXCLUDES MANY OF THOSE FAMILIES THAT NEED THOSE SERVICES 

#2 WE'VE ALREADY SEEN HOW THE TRUMP REGIME PUNISHES THOSE THAT 

IT OPPOSES. THERE IS A GREAT POTENTIAL OF EXCLUDING ORGANIZATIONS 

THAT TARGET UNDER SERVED GROUPS OR RACIAL OR ETHNIC GROUPS. 

PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT THIS IS BEING DONE AT A TIME THE TRUMP 

REGIME IS DESTROYING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

#3 THIS IS LIMITED TO  IRS APPROVED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND 

WILL EXCLUDE SERVICES PROVIDED BY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

SURELY OTHERS CAN FORESEE ADDITIONAL CONSEQUENCES OF THIS PROGRAM.

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