Lawmakers estimate that the new scholarship program will allow about 5,000 additional students to choose private schools in Nebraska.
MIAMI—Nebraska has broken new ground in the school choice opportunities available to families by enacting the Opportunity Scholarships Program. This tax-credit scholarship initiative, starting in 2024, will provide access to quality education options for low-income families and students with special needs, experiencing bullying, in foster care, denied option enrollment, or with a parent or guardian actively serving in the armed forces or the National Guard.
The National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF), https://schoolchoiceawareness. org/, a nonprofit that helps parents navigate K–12 education options in traditional public, public charter, public magnet, private, online, and home education environments, has developed a comprehensive guide to help families navigate the Opportunity Scholarships Program.This guide provides information on eligibility criteria, expected next steps, and the donation process for those contributing to scholarships. The guide will be updated on a rolling basis as the program is implemented over the next year. See the guide at https:// schoolchoiceweek.com/nebraska- opportunity-scholarships/ Starting in 2024, these tax credit scholarships will be available, allowing families to participate in the program. Lawmakers estimate that approximately 5,000 additional students can access their choice of private schools, leading to a more diverse and robust educational landscape in Nebraska.
