Kentucky
Opted in on March 17, 2026
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Andy Beshear
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“Kentucky Republicans must end their unconstitutional attacks on public schools.”
Governor Andy Beshear, February 19, 2026
FSTC Status in Kentucky
Legislature overrode Governor Beshear's veto of HB 1 on March 17, 2026 (House 77-14, Senate 31-5). Secretary of State Michael Adams signed HB 1 into law. Kentucky is now opted in via legislative override.
Great news!
Kentucky has opted in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC).
HB 1 veto override (House 77-14, Senate 31-5). Secretary of State submits IRS Form 15714, bypassing governor.
FSTC Readiness Checklist for Kentucky Schools
Kentucky has opted in to the FSTC. 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 FSTC program rules.
Identify SGOs
Research which Scholarship Granting Organizations operate in Kentucky. Contact them to understand application processes and timelines.
Estimate Family Eligibility
Use the FSTC 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 FSTC coordinator to manage scholarship applications, SGO partnerships, and family communications.
Develop Communication Plan
Create materials to inform families about FSTC 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.
Recent News
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams signed House Bill 1 on May 11, 2026, the administrative step following the General Assembly's override of Governor Beshear's veto. The law opts Kentucky into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, giving the Secretary of State authority to register scholarship-granting organizations and report Kentucky's participating SGOs to the U.S. Treasury.
· WKYT
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