by WFIS | May 18, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, WFIS News
Children’s Scholarship Fund, an organization that has a long history of supporting school choice, hosted a webinar on the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC). The FSTC takes effect January 1, 2027. They helped explain how the program will work for families and...
by WFIS | May 11, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, WFIS News
How does an SGO work with schools? Scholarship Granting Organizations award FSTC scholarships to students based on the SGO’s unique mission. For example, an SGO might support students in attending a particular type of school or in participating in science-based...
by WFIS | May 1, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, Student Resources, WFIS News
The FSTC: what it is, how it works, and why it matters. WFIS wants school leaders to be fluent in their understanding of the FSTC and in their ability to answer questions and build financial strategies around it. Is the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit a Big Deal for...
by WFIS | Mar 9, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, WFIS News
Twenty-seven states have opted into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, which will begin on January 1, 2027. The law allows all federal taxpayers to receive a $1700 federal tax credit for donations to scholarship-granting organizations. The funds can be used...
by WFIS | Mar 2, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, Student Resources, WFIS News
On Wednesday morning, more than 70 leaders from across Washington’s education and policy communities gathered for the first roundtable discussion on whether the state should opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, pending the Governor’s approval....
by WFIS | Jan 9, 2026 | Legislation and Policy, School Choice, Student Resources, The Advocate, WFIS News
As interest in nature-based learning continues to grow, Washington students can explore a unique, outdoor education program already operating beyond traditional school facilities. Sound Experience is a Washington-based nonprofit offering outdoor education aboard...
