Nevada Joins Federal School Choice Scholarship Program
Nevada has opted into the Trump administration's federal school choice scholarship program, which offers tax credits to donors contributing to scholarship funds for eligible students. The IRS and Treasury have released new guidance detailing program operations, student and family eligibility…
Reno, NV, October 21, 2026 —
Nevada has opted into the Trump administration’s federal school choice scholarship program, which offers tax credits to donors who contribute to scholarship funds for eligible students.
The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department have issued guidance outlining how the program operates. The guidance addresses student and family eligibility criteria and rules for Scholarship Granting Organizations, or SGOs, in states participating in the program, including Nevada.
The available information does not specify when the program will begin operating in Nevada, how residents can apply for scholarships, or which students and families will qualify under the detailed criteria. It also does not state the tax-credit amounts or provide a list of participating scholarship organizations in the state.
The guidance establishes federal rules for the program, but the information provided does not describe any additional steps Nevada may take to implement it. It also does not identify state officials responsible for administering or overseeing participation.
Further details about the program’s timeline, application process and participating organizations were not provided. The announced guidance covers program operations and eligibility, but the specific requirements applicable to individual students and families are not included in the available summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Rocío Hernández on thenevadaindependent.com, see more information here.
