Education funding in Nevada
2 programs in Nevada. Each links to the program’s official sources.
Federal Tax Credit Scholarship (state opt-in)
Program doesn’t say whether homeschoolers qualify From official sources October 7, 2026 Not open yet
Scholarships pay for 'qualified elementary or secondary education expenses' tied to a 'school' as determined under state law, and federal rules published so far do not say directly whether homeschool costs qualify in Nevada. The Governor's announcement lists private school tuition, tutoring, special education services and other qualified expenses for children eligible to enroll in public school, and does not mention homeschooling.
Dates and status: Governor Joe Lombardo announced on January 23, 2026 that Nevada will opt in, and Nevada is on the IRS list of participating states for 2027. The program begins January 1, 2027. Participating states must give Treasury their scholarship organization list by January 1 each year; for 2027, a state may submit it by February 15, 2027.
Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program (Opportunity Scholarship)
Not open to homeschoolers From official sources October 7, 2026
Scholarships pay tuition, fees and transportation for attending an eligible private school, so they cannot be used for home education.
Dates and status: For the 2026-2027 school year the maximum scholarship is $10,367 per student, for households at or below 300 percent of federal poverty guidelines; families apply through a registered scholarship organization, not the Department.