EdChoice Kentucky

23/07/2026

Yesterday afternoon, Secretary of State Michael Adams officially signed the IRS paperwork required for Kentucky to participate in the the K-12 Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, made possible by Kentucky HB 1.

This opt-in allows Kentucky to tap into private donor contributions — creating new funding opportunities for ALL Kentucky students, not just those in private or alternative settings. As Sec. Adams shared: "Upward mobility is a central issue of our time." 🎓

FSTC is NOT a voucher program, and it does NOT direct additional state dollars toward K-12 education.

Rep. T.J. Roberts spoke to how this opens new educational doors for Kentucky students no matter where they live or learn. Rep. James Tipton was also on hand — a longtime, steady voice for improving educational outcomes across the Commonwealth.

More updates to come as SGO guidelines are released! 🏫

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23/06/2026

This op-ed by Mark Guilfoyle and Andrew Vandiver explains how Kentucky's participation in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program will benefit all students, including those who attend public schools. https://nkytribune.com/2026/06/opinion-kentucky-school-choice-will-benefit-all-students-including-those-in-public-schools/?fbclid=IwdGRleASnkKVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeuuu697O8WGbXgmffeAN19g0GDWox3Tiw-ZsKQkUJkasa_ajZV9Zv4LcMiws_aem_6elJTvVvnS5a7znKZbdk4A

By Mark D. Guilfoyle and Andrew J. Vandiver Special to NKyTribune Kentucky took an important step forward this year when the General Assembly enacted House Bill 1, which will bring school choice (finally) to Kentucky. The new law, effective July 15, allows Kentucky to participate in a federal schola...

11/05/2026

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams has officially certified House Bill 1, authorizing the Commonwealth’s participation in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program. Thank you to the Kentucky General Assembly for passing this important piece of legislation!

While the program does not officially take effect until January 1, 2027, the notification is expected to be submitted by July 15, 2026. The U.S. Treasury Department, via the Internal Revenue Service, is currently drafting the regulations necessary for national implementation.

01/04/2026

17/03/2026

School choice prevails in Kentucky! Today, the Kentucky Senate finished the business that started in the House yesterday, and Governor Beshear’s veto of HB 1 was overridden!

It took Kentucky nine years to get to this point, and we all owe a great deal of thanks to our Legislators for their tenacity in making this a reality. All K-12 students, public and private, may now have access to financial assistance to improve their education.

17/03/2026

EdChoice Kentucky is planning a series of seminars to educate the public about the new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program. We appreciate your feedback on the type of programming that would be most helpful to you. Click here to fill out the survey:

14/03/2026

Governor Beshear vetoed HB 1, again missing the opportunity to improve Kentucky’s K-12 educational outcomes by giving parents a greater role, control, influence, and choice for educating their children.

Now the General Assembly must again do the people’s work of looking out for our children by giving them the opportunity to get the best education possible through giving them choice. The General Assembly will proceed with overriding the veto, the final step for HB 1 to become law. The Secretary of State will then be assigned to inform the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury that Kentucky will participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program.

27/02/2026

The Kentucky Senate has passed House Bill 1, meaning the Bill now goes to the Governor for his signature to become law. HB1 assigns the Secretary of State, rather than the Governor, to opt in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program. Unlike other tax credit programs, all K-12 students, whether in public or private schools, may participate. The FSTC program is entirely funded by the federal government, and it does not cost the Commonwealth of Kentucky anything. Visit EdChoice Kentucky's News page for continued updates: https://www.edchoiceky.com/news/

26/01/2026

Visit the new EdChoice Kentucky website! The site offers helpful information for Kentucky families, schools, donors, and SGOs seeking details on the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program. Be sure to sign up for the EdChoice Ky newsletter for helpful updates and let your friends know about this resource.

www.edchoiceky.com