Education funding in Washington
1 program in Washington, checked against the program’s official sources.
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (Educational Choice for Children Act) - state participation
Program doesn’t say whether homeschoolers qualify From official sources October 7, 2026
Federal law defines covered expenses by reference to 26 U.S.C. 530(b)(3)(A), which lists tuition, tutoring, books, supplies and similar costs tied to attending "a public, private, or religious school," with "school" defined under state law. The October 2026 proposed IRS rules do not address homeschool expenses, so whether homeschool costs qualify is not settled in official sources.
Dates and status: Washington is not on the IRS list of states that made an advance election to participate for 2027 (list as of September 14, 2026). The Governor has not published an opt-in or opt-out decision. 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
Washington has no state ESA, voucher, tax-credit scholarship, or state payment for home-based instruction. The state education agency's home-based instruction page describes filing a declaration of intent but no funding, and Washington has no individual income tax, so there are no state education tax credits or deductions. Local scholarships, tax deductions or district programs may still exist; tell us if you know of one.