🏛️ All 50 States — School Choice Research

Sparklore Market Intelligence · Updated May 23, 2026

52 states & territories · 24 with active state programs · 7 federal only (Jan 2027) · 21 no path
24
Active State Programs
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7
Federal Only (2027)
SGO partnerships
2
Sparklore-Ready
Confirmed eligible
28
States in Federal Program
Launching Jan 1, 2027
Active state program (can apply now)
Federal program only (2027 path)
No program available
FL Florida Personalized Education Program (PEP) — ESA under F $7,613-$11,950 ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminStep Up For Students (SUFS) — primary; AAA Sc
Funding$7,613-$11,950/child/yr
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Vendor Apphttps://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7190874/MyScholarSh
GotchasItems must be educational products/services per program rules · Tablets/laptops: only one allowed per 24-month period per student · Sales tax must be correctly applied on all orders
NotesFlorida's PEP program is the most significant homeschool ESA in the northeastern/southeastern US. Step Up For Students is the dominant SFO with over $4B annual transactions. The program is expanding (
NC North Carolina Education Student Accounts (ESA+) for Children wit $9,000-$17,000 ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program (not in federal program)
AdminNorth Carolina State Education Assistance Aut
Funding$9,000-$17,000/child/yr
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GotchasProgram is for students with disabilities only · Products must be on NC ESA+ approved list · Must use ClassWallet
NotesNC ESA+ is special-needs-only ($9K-$17K). NC also has the Opportunity Scholarship (private school tuition, not homeschool). A universal ESA was proposed but vetoed. The ESA+ program uses ClassWallet —
NE Nebraska Nebraska Opportunity Scholarships Act $5,000-$10,000 ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminScholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs), pr
Funding$5,000-$10,000/child/yr
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GotchasFunds cannot cover athletics, transportation, parent compensation, or non-educational items · Scholarship availability depends on donation volume · Must work through approved SGOs
NotesNebraska's Opportunity Scholarships Act offers universal eligibility and covers homeschool expenses. However, it's a tax-credit scholarship model (not a direct ESA), which means Sparklore needs to reg
AL Alabama CHOOSE Act — Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our $2,000-$7,000 ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminAlabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR), admini
Funding$2,000-$7,000/child/yr
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GotchasMust be education-related products/services · Must accept ACH payments via ClassWallet · Standard ClassWallet vendor terms apply
NotesAlabama's CHOOSE Act is one of the newer universal ESA programs. The program uses ClassWallet, which has straightforward vendor onboarding. Strong opportunity for Sparklore as the program serves homes
AZ Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) $7,000-$8,000 ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program (not in federal program)
AdminArizona Department of Education (ADE), Office
Funding$7,000-$8,000/child/yr
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GotchasPayments processed through ClassWallet; vendors must accept ACH payments · Products/services must be educational in nature · No restrictions on items allowed to be ordered — platform is largely open to education-related goods
ID Idaho Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit (refundable educa $5,000-$7,500 ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminIdaho State Tax Commission, via My School Cho
Funding$5,000-$7,500/child/yr
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GotchasTax credit covers up to $5,000 ($7,500 special needs) per student per year · Curriculum must include four core subjects minimum · Parent-provided instruction not reimbursable
NotesIdaho's program is unique — a refundable tax credit rather than an ESA. This is actually simpler for Sparklore because there's no vendor marketplace to join. Families just purchase Sparklore, save rec
TN Tennessee Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Prog $7,295-$7,295 ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminTennessee Department of Education
Funding$7,295-$7,295/child/yr
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GotchasEFS requires private school enrollment — not available for homeschool · ESA program limited to specific school districts · Over 50,000 applications for 20,000-30,000 slots — high demand
NotesTennessee's choice programs are oriented toward private school enrollment, not independent homeschooling. The ECCA federal program (2027) could be the more relevant path for TN families wanting to use
NH New Hampshire Education Freedom Account (EFA) ~$3,800/yr ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminChildren's Scholarship Fund - New Hampshire (
Funding~$3,800/yr/child/yr
Sparklore✅ Qualifies
Vendor Apphttps://app.nh.scholarshipfund.org/esa/esa_vendors
GotchasProviders cannot be on the disqualified provider list · Must comply with RSA 194-F (EFA law) and CSF policies · Cannot discriminate based on religious character or affiliation
NotesNH EFA is a strong, well-established program. EdChoice ranked it as having the most effective implementation of any school choice program nationally. Universal eligibility is being considered in 2026.
AR Arkansas Education Freedom Account (EFA) — part of the LEAR ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminArkansas Department of Education (ADE), Divis
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GotchasFull-time student-facing providers must cover core subjects (ELA, math, social studies, science) · Must administer assessments to participating students · Cannot discriminate on basis prohibited by Civil Rights Act of 1964
GA Georgia Georgia Promise Scholarship ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminGeorgia Education Savings Authority (GESA), a
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GotchasStudent-facing service providers may need background checks · All offerings reviewed by Odyssey for eligibility · Funds cannot be used for non-educational expenses
IA Iowa Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminIowa Department of Education, administered by
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NotesIowa's program is arguably the least homeschool-friendly ESA in the country. It is essentially a private school voucher administered as an ESA. For Sparklore's purposes, the program is only accessible
IN Indiana Indiana Choice Scholarship Program (voucher) ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminIndiana Department of Education (IDOE)
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GotchasFunds only usable at accredited participating private schools in Indiana · Not a true ESA — cannot be used for homeschool curriculum or individual vendors · Requires enrollment at a private school
LA Louisiana LA GATOR Scholarship Program (Louisiana Giving All ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminLouisiana Department of Education (LDOE), adm
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GotchasHomeschool families must change enrollment status with LDOE (home study → nonpublic school) · Funding not guaranteed — annual legislative appropriation determines availability · Priority system for limited funding (current participants first, then students with disabilities/low-income, etc.)
MN Minnesota Minnesota K-12 Education Tax Credit and Subtractio ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program (not in federal program)
AdminMinnesota Department of Revenue
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GotchasExpenses must be for K-12 educational purposes · Tax credit is income-limited and refundable only for qualifying families · Tax subtraction is available at all income levels
NotesMinnesota has one of the oldest and most established homeschool tax benefit programs in the country. The tax credit is refundable for lower-income families, meaning they can receive the benefit even w
MO Missouri MOScholars — Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Acco ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminMissouri State Treasurer's Office, administer
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GotchasProgram limited to students with IEPs or low-income households (not universal) · Scholarship availability depends on donation volume · Must go through approved EAO
NotesMissouri's MOScholars is a tax-credit scholarship program, not a traditional ESA. Limited eligibility (IEP/low-income). Not a top priority for Sparklore compared to universal programs.
MS Mississippi Education Scholarship Account (ESA) — Equal Opport ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminMississippi Department of Education (MDE), Of
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GotchasProgram is for students with disabilities only · Reimbursement model — families must pay upfront · Funds can only cover MDE-approved allowable expenses
NotesMississippi's ESA is special-needs-only and small. Not a high priority. Of more interest: Mississippi opted into ECCA (federal), which may bring new scholarship opportunities in 2027.
MT Montana Montana Education Savings Account (ESA) — Students ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminMontana Office of Public Instruction (OPI)
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GotchasProgram is for students with disabilities only · Amount varies by school district · Program under litigation (currently operational under stay)
NotesMontana's ESA is special-needs-only, reimbursement-based, and under litigation. Not a priority. However, Montana's opt-in to ECCA (federal) is more interesting.
OH Ohio Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminOhio Department of Education and Workforce
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GotchasSpecial needs only — not for general homeschool population · EdChoice Scholarship (general) is private-school-only, not homeschool-friendly · Must meet Ohio DEOW provider qualifications
NotesOhio has several choice programs but most are private-school-oriented. Jon Peterson (special needs) is the only one that covers homeschool. The general EdChoice scholarships are private-school-only. E
OK Oklahoma Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminOklahoma Tax Commission (OTC)
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GotchasTax credit is capped at $1,000 per homeschooled student per year · Credit only available when filing Oklahoma state taxes · Families must front the costs and get reimbursed via tax refund
SC South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) Program ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminSouth Carolina Department of Education, contr
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GotchasHomeschoolers are explicitly excluded from participating · 15,000 student cap (already reached for 2026-27) · Income eligibility applies (500% FPL)
NotesSC's ESTF program explicitly blocks homeschoolers. Not relevant for Sparklore. ECCA opt-in could bring federal scholarship funding in 2027, but SGOs would determine whether homeschool expenses qualify
TX Texas Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) — created ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts, adminis
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GotchasOut-of-state vendors must register with Texas Secretary of State · All offerings reviewed by Odyssey AND Texas Comptroller · Funds cannot be used to pay family members
UT Utah Utah Fits All Scholarship (UFA) ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminUtah State Board of Education (USBE), adminis
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GotchasVendors must go through Odyssey's provider vetting process · Applications and offerings reviewed by Odyssey before appearing in marketplace · Services/goods must be educational in nature and qualify as approved expenses
WV West Virginia Hope Scholarship ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminWest Virginia Hope Scholarship Board, adminis
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GotchasEducation Service Providers do NOT need to be located in West Virginia — out-of-state providers are eligible · Providers must comply with program rules in the ESP Handbook · Approved services must qualify as eligible education expenses
WY Wyoming Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act (formerly Wyoming ✅ State Program
Status✅ Active State Program + opted into federal (2027)
AdminWyoming Department of Education (WDE)
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GotchasProgram currently has $30M annual cap · Legal challenge pending (constitutionality of funding mechanism) · Program moving forward despite litigation — no liability concern for vendors/families
AK Alaska 📅 Federal 2027
Status📅 Federal program only — state opted into Educational Choice for Children Act. No state-level program yet. Sparklore path opens Jan 2027 via SGO partnerships.
CO Colorado 📅 Federal 2027
Status📅 Federal program only — state opted into Educational Choice for Children Act. No state-level program yet. Sparklore path opens Jan 2027 via SGO partnerships.
KY Kentucky 📅 Federal 2027
Status📅 Federal program only — state opted into Educational Choice for Children Act. No state-level program yet. Sparklore path opens Jan 2027 via SGO partnerships.
ND North Dakota 📅 Federal 2027
Status📅 Federal program only — state opted into Educational Choice for Children Act. No state-level program yet. Sparklore path opens Jan 2027 via SGO partnerships.
NV Nevada 📅 Federal 2027
Status📅 Federal program only — state opted into Educational Choice for Children Act. No state-level program yet. Sparklore path opens Jan 2027 via SGO partnerships.
SD South Dakota 📅 Federal 2027
Status📅 Federal program only — state opted into Educational Choice for Children Act. No state-level program yet. Sparklore path opens Jan 2027 via SGO partnerships.
VA Virginia 📅 Federal 2027
Status📅 Federal program only — state opted into Educational Choice for Children Act. No state-level program yet. Sparklore path opens Jan 2027 via SGO partnerships.
CA California ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
CT Connecticut ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
DC District of Columbia ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
DE Delaware ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
HI Hawaii ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
IL Illinois ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
KS Kansas ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
MA Massachusetts ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
MD Maryland ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
ME Maine ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
MI Michigan ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
NJ New Jersey ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
NM New Mexico ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
NY New York ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
OR Oregon ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
PA Pennsylvania ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
PR Puerto Rico ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
RI Rhode Island ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
VT Vermont ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
WA Washington ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.
WI Wisconsin ❌ None
StatusState has not opted into the federal program and has no state-level ESA/voucher program. No direct Sparklore path at this time.

Sparklore Market Intelligence · 52 states & territories · Updated May 23, 2026

Key: "Active State Program" = can join via vendor application. "Federal 2027" = state opted into Educational Choice for Children Act (Jan 2027). SGO = Scholarship Granting Organization.