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Public Tracker · Updated May 2026

Which states have opted into Section 25F?

The public reference map for school choice advocates, nonprofit attorneys, and administrators tracking the Section 25F state opt-in landscape. Embed it, cite it, link to it.

25

Opted In

6

Legislation Pending

4

Studying

15

No Action

Opted In
Legislation Pending
Studying
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AL
AlabamaOpted In

Existing school choice infrastructure accelerated opt-in process. State approval process established through Department of Revenue.

Updated 2026-02

AK
AlaskaNo Action

No legislation introduced. State has limited existing private school infrastructure.

Updated 2026-03

AZ
ArizonaOpted In

Arizona's long-standing school choice program provided ready infrastructure for Section 25F opt-in. One of the first states to complete approval process framework.

Updated 2026-01

AR
ArkansasOpted In

Opted in via Education Freedom Act amendment. State approval administered through Department of Education.

Updated 2026-02

CA
CaliforniaNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced. Political environment not favorable to school choice expansion.

Updated 2026-03

CO
ColoradoStudying

Legislative study committee formed. No bill introduced. Timeline uncertain.

Updated 2026-03

CT
ConnecticutNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced.

Updated 2026-03

DE
DelawareNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced.

Updated 2026-03

FL
FloridaOpted In

Florida's extensive school choice infrastructure made opt-in straightforward. Scholarship organizations familiar with compliance processes. Fast-track approval available.

Updated 2026-01

GA
GeorgiaOpted In

Existing tax credit scholarship program provided regulatory foundation. State approval through Department of Revenue.

Updated 2026-02

HI
HawaiiNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced.

Updated 2026-03

ID
IdahoLegislation Pending

Opt-in bill passed Senate; awaiting House vote. Passage expected before session ends.

Updated 2026-03

IL
IllinoisStudying

Legislative hearings held. No bill introduced. Outcome uncertain.

Updated 2026-03

IN
IndianaOpted In

Indiana's existing scholarship tax credit program adapted smoothly to Section 25F requirements.

Updated 2026-02

IA
IowaOpted In

Opted in as part of 2026 education package. Approval process administered through Department of Education.

Updated 2026-02

KS
KansasLegislation Pending

Bill introduced and in committee. Bipartisan support expected.

Updated 2026-03

KY
KentuckyOpted In

Legislation passed in early 2026 session. Approval process under development.

Updated 2026-02

LA
LouisianaOpted In

Louisiana's existing scholarship programs provided regulatory infrastructure. Among the first states to establish an approval process.

Updated 2026-01

ME
MaineNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced.

Updated 2026-03

MD
MarylandNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced.

Updated 2026-03

MA
MassachusettsNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced. Political environment not favorable.

Updated 2026-03

MI
MichiganStudying

Governor's office studying opt-in. No legislation introduced.

Updated 2026-03

MN
MinnesotaNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced.

Updated 2026-03

MS
MississippiOpted In

Opted in early with bipartisan support. Approval process established through Department of Education.

Updated 2026-02

MO
MissouriOpted In

Existing scholarship tax credit infrastructure supported quick opt-in. Approval process operational.

Updated 2026-02

MT
MontanaOpted In

Legislation passed in 2026 session with strong support.

Updated 2026-02

NE
NebraskaLegislation Pending

Bill advancing through unicameral legislature. Expected to pass.

Updated 2026-03

NV
NevadaLegislation Pending

Bill introduced with bipartisan co-sponsors. Committee hearing scheduled.

Updated 2026-03

NH
New HampshireOpted In

New Hampshire's Education Freedom Account program provided existing infrastructure. Opt-in process completed early.

Updated 2026-01

NJ
New JerseyNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced.

Updated 2026-03

NM
New MexicoNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced.

Updated 2026-03

NY
New YorkNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced.

Updated 2026-03

NC
North CarolinaOpted In

North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship program provided model for Section 25F opt-in. Early mover.

Updated 2026-01

ND
North DakotaOpted In

Legislation passed with strong legislative support. Approval process through Department of Public Instruction.

Updated 2026-02

OH
OhioOpted In

Ohio's multiple existing scholarship tax credit programs supported rapid opt-in.

Updated 2026-02

OK
OklahomaOpted In

Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit program infrastructure adapted for Section 25F.

Updated 2026-02

OR
OregonNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced.

Updated 2026-03

PA
PennsylvaniaOpted In

Pennsylvania's EITC and OSTC programs provided extensive existing infrastructure. One of the largest SGO markets.

Updated 2026-01

RI
Rhode IslandStudying

Study commission formed. Report expected mid-2026.

Updated 2026-03

SC
South CarolinaOpted In

South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund infrastructure adapted. Approval process operational.

Updated 2026-02

SD
South DakotaOpted In

Legislation passed. Approval process in development.

Updated 2026-02

TN
TennesseeOpted In

Tennessee Education Savings Account program provided existing regulatory framework.

Updated 2026-02

TX
TexasOpted In

Texas school choice legislation passed in early 2026 special session included Section 25F opt-in. Large SGO market.

Updated 2026-02

UT
UtahOpted In

Utah's Carson Smith Scholarship program provided infrastructure. Early opt-in.

Updated 2026-01

VT
VermontNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced.

Updated 2026-03

VA
VirginiaLegislation Pending

Bill introduced and advancing. Governor's support anticipated.

Updated 2026-03

WA
WashingtonNo Action

No opt-in legislation introduced.

Updated 2026-03

WV
West VirginiaOpted In

West Virginia Hope Scholarship Act provided existing model. Among earliest to opt in.

Updated 2026-01

WI
WisconsinOpted In

Wisconsin's Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and statewide program provided extensive existing infrastructure.

Updated 2026-02

WY
WyomingLegislation Pending

Bill introduced. Legislature in short session; outcome uncertain.

Updated 2026-03

Data disclaimer: This tracker reflects our best current understanding of state opt-in status based on publicly available legislative information. State legislative and regulatory status changes frequently. This information is provided for planning and orientation purposes only — it is not legal advice, and it may be incomplete or out of date. Verify current status with qualified counsel before making formation or operational decisions.