Wisconsin state flag

Wisconsin

Vetoed

Stay Informed on Wisconsin

Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin

Tony Evers

Governor , D

“Let's just do the best we can with our public schools. We have plenty of voucher schools. We don't need voucher money.”

Governor Tony Evers, September 2025 (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

EFTC Status in Wisconsin

Governor Tony Evers (D) vetoed AB 602 on March 30, 2026, blocking Wisconsin's participation in the federal scholarship tax credit. Evers said the program lacks student achievement metrics, school accountability measures, scholarship size limits, an end date, and a federal spending cap. Wisconsin taxpayers can still claim the federal credit, but their donations will fund scholarships in other states.

Governor vetoed the EFTC legislation

Wisconsin's governor vetoed the legislation that would have brought the Education Freedom Tax Credit to Wisconsin. The legislature can revisit the bill or move to override the veto, so the effort is not over.

Build Your Advocacy Kit

What You Can Do Now

Wisconsin's governor vetoed the EFTC legislation, but that does not mean the door is closed. Here is how you can keep working toward participation.

1

Support Legislative Action

Your state legislature can pass bills to compel opt-in or override a governor's veto. Contact your state senators and representatives to urge them to act.

2

Build Community Support

Organize parents, school leaders, and community members who support educational choice. A broad coalition sends a powerful message to elected officials.

3

Prepare for the Future

Get your school ready now so you can move quickly when the opportunity arises. Identify eligible families, research SGO requirements, and prepare documentation.

4

Stay Connected

Sign up for updates and follow developments in your state. Political landscapes change, and being informed means you can act when the time is right.

Recent News

Governor Evers vetoed AB 602 on March 30, 2026, blocking Wisconsin's participation in the federal scholarship tax credit. Evers cited the absence of student achievement metrics, accountability measures, scholarship size limits, an end date, and a federal spending cap.

· Wisconsin Examiner

Read Full Article

Don't Give Up on Wisconsin

A veto is not the end. The legislature can revisit the bill or override it, and new leadership can change course. Keep advocating for the Education Freedom Tax Credit in Wisconsin.

Build Your Advocacy Kit

Stay Informed

Get updates on the Education Freedom Tax Credit in Wisconsin and across the country.