Oregon
EFTC status in Oregon
Governor Tina Kotek (D) announced on June 12, 2026 that Oregon will not participate in the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit. After reviewing the U.S. Treasury's preview of the program regulations, Kotek said the guidance indicates states like Oregon would not have the flexibility they need to participate in alignment with their values. Oregon joins other Democratic-led states in rejecting the program, after Minnesota declined and Wisconsin's governor vetoed its bill. Governor has declined to participate Oregon's governor has declined to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit at this time. This decision can change with new leadership or sustained advocacy, so your voice still matters. Build My 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.
The latest from Oregon
On June 12, 2026, Governor Tina Kotek said Oregon would not participate in the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit after reviewing the U.S. Treasury's preview of program regulations, saying it indicates states like Oregon would not have the flexibility they need to participate in alignment with their values. Kotek is the third Democratic governor to decline, after Tim Walz of Minnesota and Tony Evers of Wisconsin. June 12, 2026 · Ballotpedia News Read Full Article
