Wisconsin
EFTC status in Wisconsin
Governor Tony Evers (D) vetoed AB 602 on March 30, 2026, blocking Wisconsin's participation in the federal scholarship tax credit. Evers said the program lacks student achievement metrics, school accountability measures, scholarship size limits, an end date, and a federal spending cap. Wisconsin taxpayers can still claim the federal credit, but their donations will fund scholarships in other states. Governor vetoed the EFTC legislation Wisconsin's governor vetoed the legislation that would have brought the Education Freedom Tax Credit to Wisconsin. The legislature can revisit the bill or move to override the veto, so the effort is not over. Build Your Advocacy Kit
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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Governor Evers vetoed AB 602 on March 30, 2026, blocking Wisconsin's participation in the federal scholarship tax credit. Evers cited the absence of student achievement metrics, accountability measures, scholarship size limits, an end date, and a federal spending cap. March 30, 2026 · Wisconsin Examiner Read Full Article
