Education funding in New Jersey
1 program in New Jersey, checked against the program’s official sources.
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (Educational Choice for Children Act) - state election
Program doesn’t say whether homeschoolers qualify From official sources October 7, 2026
Families in New Jersey cannot get scholarships through this federal program unless the state elects to join. Even where states join, federal law ties covered expenses to enrollment at a public, private, or religious school and does not say whether home education expenses count.
Dates and status: New Jersey is not on the IRS list of states that elected to participate for 2027 (list as of September 14, 2026). No official opt-in or opt-out decision by the Governor has been published. Federal law lets a state send its list of scholarship organizations for the first year 'as early as practicable', so this could change.
No statewide program
No statewide program found From official sources October 7, 2026
New Jersey has no state education savings account, voucher, tax-credit scholarship, K-12 education tax credit or deduction, or state payment to homeschool families. Local boards may lend books or materials to a homeschooled child but are not required to. Local scholarships, tax deductions or district programs may still exist; tell us if you know of one.