Urging Governor Ferguson to establish a framework with the legislature to opt Washington state into the federal tax-credit scholarship program for K-12 educational expenses.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- On the ballot
- Ratified
Overview
This memorial urges Washington's governor to work with the legislature to join the federal tax-credit scholarship program, which allows tax credits for donations to funds that provide K-12 education scholarships. Tax-credit scholarships can fund private school tuition, including homeschool programs offered through umbrella schools or education service providers.
Why it matters: If Washington adopts this program, homeschooling families using private school structures or educational service providers could potentially access tax-credit-funded scholarships to pay tuition or educational expenses, making homeschooling more affordable for some families.
Topic: esa_voucher_taxcredit · classifier confidence 72%
What this changes
Other
Law today: The bill does not spell out the prior law. Washington state currently does not participate in the federal tax-credit scholarship program for K-12 educational expenses.
If passed: If this resolution succeeds, the Governor and legislature would work together to create a framework allowing Washington to opt into a federal program that lets taxpayers receive credits for donations supporting K-12 scholarships. For homeschooling families, this could expand access to scholarship funding for educational expenses, depending on how the program is structured and whether homeschool expenses qualify.
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Likely supporters & opponents
Likely support
- school-choice advocates — Tax-credit scholarships expand educational options and funding flexibility for families outside traditional public schools.
- homeschool advocacy organizations — A federal scholarship program could provide financial support for homeschool curriculum, materials, and educational services.
Likely opposition
- public-school funding advocates — Diverting tax credits to private scholarships reduces revenue available to public schools.
- educators' unions — Tax-credit programs bypass public education and weaken public-school enrollment and resources.
AI-inferred typical positions based on the bill’s substance — general stakeholder categories, not confirmed endorsements.
Should I support this?
Likely helpful for Christian families
A federal tax-credit scholarship program that includes homeschool expenses would expand funding options and parental choice for homeschooling families. However, the ultimate benefit depends on legislative details—whether homeschool expenses actually qualify and how generous the credits are—which are not yet determined.
An AI assessment from a Christian-family perspective — religious freedom, parental rights, and freedom in education — not legal or voting advice.
Official summary
Urging Governor Ferguson to establish a framework with the legislature to opt Washington state into the federal tax-credit scholarship program for K-12 educational expenses.
Sponsors
- Michael Keaton (R)
- Jim Walsh (R)
- John Ley (R)
- Skyler Rude (R)
- Joe Schmick (R)
- April Connors (R)
- Matt Marshall (R)
- Chris Corry (R)
- Hunter Abell (R)
- Daniel Griffey (R)
- Stephanie Barnard (R)
- Andrew Engell (R)
- Travis Couture (R)
- Suzanne Schmidt (R)
- Jeremie Dufault (R)
- Andrew Barkis (R)
- Joel McEntire (R)
- Cyndy Jacobsen (R)
- Tom Dent (R)
- Rob Chase (R)
- David Stuebe (R)
- Jenny Graham (R)
- Brian Burnett (R)
- Ed Orcutt (R)
Status timeline
- 2026-01-23First reading, referred to Education.H
H = House · S = Senate · A = Assembly