Maryland
EFTC status in Maryland
Governor Wes Moore (D) says he is "not ready to make his own choice yet" and is waiting for Treasury guidance. Republican Delegate April Miller plans legislation.
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 Maryland
A June 2, 2026 Baltimore Banner report found Governor Wes Moore's administration has not taken a position on the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, with the Maryland State Department of Education declining to comment and the state remaining undecided. The Maryland State Education Association, the state's largest teachers union, is firmly opposed, while 31 states have already opted in, including New York under Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul. The report flags a deadline-tied risk that donations to out-of-state SGOs before Maryland opts in could be difficult to redirect later. June 2, 2026 · The Baltimore Banner Read Full Article
