Governor Tate Reeves has announced that Mississippi will participate in the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program, a move aimed at expanding school choice options for families throughout the state. The program is set to begin with the federal tax year 2027.
“Mississippi believes that parents – not government – know what’s best for their children’s education,” Governor Reeves said. “The Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program will help Mississippi continue its historic performance in classrooms across the state and further empower parents to do what’s best for their children. Thank you to President Trump and his administration for continuing to put parents and students first.”
The Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program was established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which became law on July 4, 2025. This initiative offers taxpayers a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 when they donate to approved Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). These donations are used exclusively to fund scholarships for K-12 students in Mississippi whose family income is below 300 percent of the area median income.
Taxpayers can contribute up to $1,700 and receive an equivalent amount as a federal tax credit, effectively allowing them to support student scholarships at no net cost. In upcoming months, the governor’s office will identify eligible SGOs that can participate in this program.
