Pennsylvania

Governor Josh Shapiro (D)

EFTC status in Pennsylvania

Governor Josh Shapiro (D) continues to defer his decision pending Treasury guidance, including which students will be eligible and how the federal program will interact with existing state programs. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon publicly called on Shapiro to opt in (April 13, 2026). Pennsylvania has until January 1, 2027 to submit IRS Form 15714. Estimated forgone scholarship value over three years: approximately $2 billion.

"The governor is awaiting guidance from the feds that outlines how the new education tax credit would work -- including which students will be eligible, how this federal initiative will interact with existing programs, and more."

Rosie Lapowsky, Governor Shapiro spokesperson, October 2025 (via WESA 90.5 FM)

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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.

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The latest from Pennsylvania

On June 22, 2026, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick said he is hopeful and confident that Governor Josh Shapiro will opt Pennsylvania into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit. Shapiro's administration says it is continuing to review the program and that states have until the end of the year to opt in, with federal guidance expected by late September 2026 ahead of the January 2027 launch. June 22, 2026 · Times Observer Read Full Article

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