Does Your State Fund Homeschooling?

Alabama residents ages 5-19 (up to 21 for IDEA/504), family income at or below 300% federal poverty level (~$93,600 for family of four), lawfully present in U.S. Priority given to students with special needs, then prior-year awardees, then by income level.

All Arizona resident children eligible to enroll in a public school (ages 5-18) — universal eligibility since 2022

All Arkansas students (universal)

All Florida students (universal since HB 1, 2023). No income limitation.

Students with disabilities or unique abilities. Must have a current IEP, Section 504 plan, or documented diagnosis of an eligible disability.

Primarily for students zoned for bottom-25% performing schools. Income limits apply (household income at or below 400% FPL). Must be Georgia resident for at least 1 year. Additional priority categories: students with special needs (IEP/504), foster care, active-duty military children.

Primarily for students with disabilities eligible for special education services. Sibling eligibility available for siblings of ESA recipients.

Students enrolled in an accredited nonpublic school only

2025-2026: Louisiana residents age 5-21 by September 30, must be entering kindergarten, prior public school enrollee, prior LSP participant, or family income ≤250% FPL. Future years expand eligibility. Students enrolled in an Approved Home Study Program or nonpublic school (not seeking state approval) are NOT eligible while in those programs — must exit home study to participate.

Accepting this ESA changes your homeschool classification

Students with an active IEP within the past 3 years. Serves all special education disability categories. Legislature has considered expanding eligibility.

Statewide (geographic restriction removed by SB 727, 2024). Students with an IEP, or low-income families (up to 300% of free/reduced lunch threshold) who meet prior public-school attendance, kindergarten entry, or sibling criteria.

Universal as of June 2025. Governor Ayotte signed legislation removing income threshold on June 10, 2025. Priority when enrollment cap reached: (1) currently enrolled EFA students, (2) siblings, (3) children with disabilities per RSA 186-C:2, (4) families at or below 350% FPL.

Income-restricted: households up to 300% FPL for 2025-26 ($96,450 for family of 4), expanding to 500% FPL for 2026-27 ($160,750 for family of 4). Enrollment capped at 10,000 (2025-26). All 10,000 scholarships for 2025-26 have been awarded.

Accepting this ESA changes your homeschool classification

Limited to students zoned to attend Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Metro Nashville Public Schools, or Hamilton County Schools who meet income requirements (family income at or below 200% of the income threshold for federal free lunch) or attend low-performing schools or Achievement School District schools

All Texas students. Homeschool students receive up to $2,000/year for approved materials and services (homeschool students with disabilities are also capped at $2,000). Private school students receive ~$10,474. Students with disabilities at approved private schools (not homeschools) may receive up to $30,000.

Utah K-12 students under age 19 as of September 1 of the scholarship year. Must verify primary residence in Utah with current-year documentation (utility bill, mortgage statement, lease, or property tax records). Cannot simultaneously receive a Carson Smith Scholarship.

Students with qualifying disabilities under IDEA (20 USC 1401(3)), documented by an IEP within the previous 3 years or a multidisciplinary team evaluation. Must be a primary resident of Utah with verification (utility bill, lease, property tax records, or income tax records). Each child must independently qualify; no sibling pass-through. Cannot simultaneously receive Utah Fits All or legacy Carson Smith Scholarship. Preschoolers who are homeschooled are not eligible.

WV residents enrolled or eligible for enrollment in a WV public school (K-12); must be under 21 and not have completed secondary education; kindergartners must be at least 5 by July 1