School Choice Legislation Tracker 2026

BySchool Choice USA Editorial TeamEditorial Policy

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

StateBillTypeStatusYearSummary
TexasEducation Freedom Act (HB 1)ESAEnacted2025Universal ESA program providing $10,800 per student annually for private school tuition, homeschool expenses, and other approved educational costs.
FloridaFamily Empowerment Scholarship (HB 1)UniversalEnacted2023Universal school choice through Family Empowerment Scholarships, expanded to all K-12 students regardless of income.
ArizonaEmpowerment Scholarship Accounts (SB 1050)ESAEnacted2022Universal ESA providing approximately $7,200 per student for private education, homeschooling, tutoring, and therapy services.
IowaStudents First Act (HF 68)ESAEnacted2023Phased universal ESA program providing $7,773 per student. All Iowa students eligible starting 2025-2026.
North CarolinaOpportunity Scholarship ExpansionVoucherEnacted2024Expanded Opportunity Scholarships to universal eligibility with increased award amounts up to $7,468 for elementary students.
ArkansasLEARNS Act (SB 294)ESAEnacted2023Education Freedom Accounts providing $6,672 per student. Universal eligibility phased in over three years.
West VirginiaHope Scholarship (HB 2013)ESAEnacted2021Hope Scholarship ESA program providing approximately $4,600 per student for approved educational expenses.
UtahUtah Fits All Scholarship (HB 215)ESAEnacted2023Universal scholarship program providing $8,000 per student for private school tuition and approved educational expenses.
IndianaChoice Scholarship Expansion (HB 1001)VoucherEnacted2023Expanded Choice Scholarships to near-universal eligibility with income limit raised to 400% FPL.
OklahomaOklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit (HB 1934)Tax CreditEnacted2023Refundable tax credit of up to $7,500 per child for private school tuition and homeschool expenses.
LouisianaEducation Savings Account (HB 745)ESAEnacted2024Universal ESA program providing state per-pupil funding for private education, tutoring, and approved expenses.
AlabamaCHOOSE Act (SB 129)ESAEnacted2024Education Savings Accounts providing up to $7,000 per student for private school, homeschool, and other approved educational expenses.

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Find out if your state has an active ESA, voucher, or tax credit scholarship program and learn how to apply.