Defining Your System's Approach to the New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit: Webinar Series
Is your district prepared to tap into this new potential revenue stream?
A new federal tax credit lets taxpayers direct up to $1,700 to the scholarship-granting organization (SGO) of their choice.
Private schools are moving quickly to capture this new revenue opportunity. In many participating states, public school systems may also be able to leverage it to support academic, enrichment, career-connected, and student support opportunities.
This webinar series, led by AASA and Education Resource Strategies, gives district leaders a practical process for deciding if—and how—to participate.
Session 1
Leveraging the New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit — Possibilities & Challenges for Districts
Wednesday, July 22 at 3:00 p.m. ET
In this webinar, leaders from AASA and Education Resource Strategies will:
- Outline the ins and outs of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program.
- Identify acceptable uses of new funds to strengthen student experiences and outcomes.
- Offer a framework for superintendents to decide if and how to participate.
- Set the stage for a practical action-planning series for district leaders who want to pursue this new revenue opportunity starting in 2027.
Sessions 2 - 4
One registration gets you access to sessions 2-4.
Session 2: Building Your Donor Strategy — Assessing Community Capacity and Quantifying Your Opportunity
August 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET
Learn how to assess your community's donor potential, develop a model revenue projection and donor relationship strategy that grounds expectations and turns "Should we?" into "Here's what's possible."
Session 3: Approaches to Implementing the Federal Tax Credit — Deciding What Would Work for You
September 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET
Compare the implementation models available to districts — from partnering with an existing SGO to establishing and operating a district-supported scholarship strategy — and identify which approach best fits your community, capacity, and goals.
Session 4: Putting It All Together: Strategic Roadmapping and Next Steps
September 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET
Prepare to develop your own board-ready recommendation outlining whether to move forward, the implementation approach to pursue, and the priorities for your first 90 days.
Please Note: Live attendance is capped at the first 1,000 participants. Registrants who are unable to join the live sessions will be able to access the recording, which will be posted on AASA's website afterward.
Details
July 22, 2026 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
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