The Education Choice for Children Act (ECCA) would create a federal tax-credit scholarship program. This program would allow donors to receive a tax credit for contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). SGOs would then distribute scholarships to families to cover various K-12 education expenses, including private school tuition, instructional materials, and educational therapies.
Key mechanics:
- Donors (businesses/individuals) receive 1:1 federal tax credits
- Funds go to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs)
- SGOs distribute scholarships to eligible students
- Current eligibility: Up to 300% of median income
Implementation considerations:
- Will schools have the option not to participate?
- Will schools maintain control over admissions criteria?
- Can donors designate specific schools, but not specific students?
- How will schools choose which SGO to work with – national vs in-state?
Resource: ECCA one-pager
