School Choice

The Education Freedom Tax Credit supports national education choice. Using the Education Freedom Tax Credit, taxpayers can receive a credit of up to $1,700 for contributions made to SGOs that would otherwise have been owed to the government in Federal income taxes.

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Frequently Asked Questions about the Rights of Students with Disabilities in Public Charter Schools under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Home School Guidebook from the NC Department of Administration Division of Non-Public Education

Questions to Ask When Considering Non-Public School Options for Your Child with Disabilities

Welcome to the Parent Guide to Allowable Expenses. Whether you’re new to the ESA+ scholarship or a returning parent, this guide will help you make purchases with your student’s ESA+ funds. We hope it will take the guesswork out of allowable expenses and save you time and frustration.

This guide provides an overview of different schooling options, including traditional public schools, public magnet schools, public charter schools, private schools, online learning, and homeschooling. Additionally, it outlines how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 apply to students with special education needs in these various settings.

This graphic shows the different types of school options in North Carolina and how they compare