Colorado

Governor Jared Polis (D)

EFTC status in Colorado

Governor Jared Polis (D) submitted IRS Form 15714 on January 29, 2026. Notable as one of only two Democratic governors to opt in.

"It's a no-brainer for the state to take advantage of the education freedom tax credit scholarship program. It's a real boom of investment in kids."

Governor Jared Polis, November 2025 (The Colorado Sun)

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Governor Jared Polis defended his decision to opt Colorado into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, saying it complies with state anti-discrimination laws because it relies on private donations rather than public funds. Democratic lawmakers shelved a bill in early May 2026 (HB 1292) that would have required scholarship-granting organizations to follow state anti-discrimination laws, a measure Polis's office opposed. Colorado remains opted in, though Polis's term ends in January 2027 and a successor could reverse the decision. May 9, 2026 · Chalkbeat Colorado Read Full Article

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