Illinois
EFTC status in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker (D) is undecided. On March 17, voters in 31 counties overwhelmingly supported opting in (63%, over 135,000 voters, majorities in all 31 counties). Pritzker has not acted on the results.
What you can do now
1. Contact your governor
The governor must file IRS Form 15714 to opt in. Use our advocacy kit to send a personalized letter.
2. Rally your legislators
State legislators can pressure the governor to act. Build an advocacy kit with letters to your senators and representatives.
3. Organize your community
Recruit other school leaders, parents, and community members, and attend education committee hearings.
4. Prepare your school
Identify eligible families, prepare documentation, and understand SGO requirements so you are ready when your state opts in.
The latest from Illinois
On May 21, 2026, Illinois Senate Republicans held a Capitol press conference urging Governor Pritzker to opt the state into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program. Senate Republican Leader John Curran filed Senate Bill 3850, which would require the governor, beginning January 1, 2027 and annually thereafter, to submit a list of scholarship-granting organizations to the U.S. Treasury. Pritzker's office said on May 8 that it is reviewing the federal credit and will evaluate it based on affordability for working families and what best supports Illinois students, families, and public schools. May 21, 2026 · Illinois Senate Republicans (IL Senate GOP) Read Full Article
