Education funding in Massachusetts
1 program in Massachusetts, checked against the program’s official sources.
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (Educational Choice for Children Act) - state opt-in
Program doesn’t say whether homeschoolers qualify From official sources October 7, 2026
Federal law ties eligible expenses to "qualified elementary or secondary education" expenses under section 530(b)(3)(A) of the tax code, and the IRS and Treasury say guidance clarifying which expenses and schools qualify is still coming. Official sources do not yet say whether homeschool expenses qualify.
Dates and status: Massachusetts is not on the IRS list of states that made an advance election to participate for 2027 (list as of September 14, 2026), so scholarships through this federal program are not currently available to Massachusetts families. No official Massachusetts opt-in or opt-out decision has been published. Federal rules let a state submit its 2027 election until January 1, 2027.
No statewide program
No statewide program found From official sources October 7, 2026
Massachusetts has no state education savings account, voucher, tax-credit scholarship, K-12 tax credit or deduction, or state payment for homeschool families. For children ages 6 to 16, homeschooling needs advance approval from the local school district, and no state funding comes with it. Local scholarships, tax deductions or district programs may still exist; tell us if you know of one.