School Choice Legislation Tracker 2026
Track the latest school choice legislation across all 50 states. From ESA programs to voucher expansions and tax credit scholarships, stay informed on the policies shaping education freedom in America.
States with ESA Programs
15+
Universal Programs
12
Bills Enacted (2023-2026)
12
Students Eligible
10M+
Enacted School Choice Legislation
| State | Bill | Type | Status | Year | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Education Freedom Act (HB 1) | ESA | Enacted | 2025 | Universal ESA program providing $10,800 per student annually for private school tuition, homeschool expenses, and other approved educational costs. |
| Florida | Family Empowerment Scholarship (HB 1) | Universal | Enacted | 2023 | Universal school choice through Family Empowerment Scholarships, expanded to all K-12 students regardless of income. |
| Arizona | Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (SB 1050) | ESA | Enacted | 2022 | Universal ESA providing approximately $7,200 per student for private education, homeschooling, tutoring, and therapy services. |
| Iowa | Students First Act (HF 68) | ESA | Enacted | 2023 | Phased universal ESA program providing $7,773 per student. All Iowa students eligible starting 2025-2026. |
| North Carolina | Opportunity Scholarship Expansion | Voucher | Enacted | 2024 | Expanded Opportunity Scholarships to universal eligibility with increased award amounts up to $7,468 for elementary students. |
| Arkansas | LEARNS Act (SB 294) | ESA | Enacted | 2023 | Education Freedom Accounts providing $6,672 per student. Universal eligibility phased in over three years. |
| West Virginia | Hope Scholarship (HB 2013) | ESA | Enacted | 2021 | Hope Scholarship ESA program providing approximately $4,600 per student for approved educational expenses. |
| Utah | Utah Fits All Scholarship (HB 215) | ESA | Enacted | 2023 | Universal scholarship program providing $8,000 per student for private school tuition and approved educational expenses. |
| Indiana | Choice Scholarship Expansion (HB 1001) | Voucher | Enacted | 2023 | Expanded Choice Scholarships to near-universal eligibility with income limit raised to 400% FPL. |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit (HB 1934) | Tax Credit | Enacted | 2023 | Refundable tax credit of up to $7,500 per child for private school tuition and homeschool expenses. |
| Louisiana | Education Savings Account (HB 745) | ESA | Enacted | 2024 | Universal ESA program providing state per-pupil funding for private education, tutoring, and approved expenses. |
| Alabama | CHOOSE Act (SB 129) | ESA | Enacted | 2024 | Education Savings Accounts providing up to $7,000 per student for private school, homeschool, and other approved educational expenses. |
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