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ECCA participation, state by state

The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) is a federal tax credit scholarship program that begins January 1, 2027. For families in a given state to access ECCA scholarships, the governor must opt their state in. Here’s where every state stands.

28 opted in4 governor vetoed4 declined15 no decision yet

Last updated: 2026-05-03

Click any state to see its status, governor, and what to do next.

States that have opted in (28)

These states have designated Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) and will offer ECCA scholarships when the program begins January 1, 2027.

States that have not yet decided (15)

Governors of these states have not yet announced a decision. Time is short — the program goes live January 1, 2027.

States where the governor vetoed an opt-in bill (4)

In these states, the legislature passed an opt-in bill but the governor vetoed it. Without a veto override or a governor reversal, families in these states will not be eligible for ECCA scholarships.

States that have declined to participate (4)

Governors of these states have stated their states will not participate. Families here will not be eligible for ECCA scholarships unless the decision is reversed.

Don’t see your state opted in?

Click your state above to see who your governor is, what their current position is, and how to make your voice heard before the program begins January 2027.