Education funding in New York
1 program in New York, 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 York 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 York is not on the IRS list of states that elected to participate for 2027 (list as of September 14, 2026), and the U.S. Treasury said on October 1, 2026 that thirty states have opted in. No formal election by New York has been published. Federal law lets states make their first election 'as early as practicable'.
No statewide program
No statewide program found From official sources October 7, 2026
New York has no state education savings account, voucher, tax-credit scholarship, K-12 education tax credit, or state payment to homeschool families. The State Education Department says parents are responsible for choosing their own curriculum materials. Local scholarships, tax deductions or district programs may still exist; tell us if you know of one.