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Laura Kelly
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EFTC Status in Kansas
The Kansas Legislature overrode Governor Laura Kelly's veto of Senate Bill 361 on April 9, 2026, opting Kansas into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit. The House voted 85 to 38 and the Senate voted 29 to 10 to override, one day after Kelly's April 8 veto. An earlier bill, HB 2468, had failed to clear its override vote days before, but SB 361 succeeded, making Kansas the 29th state to opt in. Kansas taxpayers will be able to claim the federal credit of up to $1,700 for donations to qualified scholarship granting organizations beginning in 2027. Kansas is treated as opted-in consistent with the Kentucky precedent: a completed legislative override counts as opted-in even before the state appears on the IRS Form 15714 formal list (the IRS June 8, 2026 list of 27 states does not yet include Kansas).
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Kansas has opted in to the Education Freedom Tax Credit.
EFTC Readiness Checklist for Kansas Schools
Kansas has opted in to the EFTC. Use this 7-step checklist to prepare your school for participation.
Confirm Eligibility
Verify your school is an eligible K-12 institution (private, religious, or homeschool cooperative) under EFTC program rules.
Identify SGOs
Research which Scholarship Granting Organizations operate in Kansas. Contact them to understand application processes and timelines.
Estimate Family Eligibility
Use the EFTC Income Eligibility Calculator to estimate how many of your families fall within the 300% median income threshold.
Open CalculatorPrepare Documentation
Gather documentation of qualifying educational expenses: tuition, fees, tutoring, curriculum materials, and educational therapy costs.
Designate a Coordinator
Assign an EFTC coordinator to manage scholarship applications, SGO partnerships, and family communications.
Develop Communication Plan
Create materials to inform families about EFTC eligibility, the application process, and covered expenses. Plan for information sessions and one-on-one support.
Build SGO Relationships
Establish relationships with at least one SGO before the application window opens. Understand their requirements, reporting expectations, and disbursement timelines.
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On April 9, 2026 the Kansas Legislature overrode Governor Laura Kelly's veto of Senate Bill 361, electing Kansas into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit. The House voted 85 to 38 and the Senate voted 29 to 10 to override, making Kansas the 29th state to opt in. The federal program provides donors up to $1,700 in tax credits for gifts to scholarship granting organizations beginning in 2027.
· The Sentinel (Kansas)
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