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An informed view of educational opportunity

# Keep up with what’s next in education funding.

News, ideas, and practical context on the developments shaping educational opportunity.

A national awareness and advocacy resource. Our initial focus is the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, or FSTC.

Featured development

Official guidance

U.S. Department of the Treasury
Published October 1, 2026

## [The FSTC moves into implementation](https://fund-ed-freedom-draft.jonnyanchoredarrows.chatgpt.site/news.html#october-rules)

Fund Ed Freedom summary

Treasury and the IRS announced proposed FSTC regulations and companion temporary rules ahead of the January 2027 start. The package addresses state participation, scholarship organizations and donor procedures.

The distinction matters: proposed regulations and temporary regulations have different status. The temporary rules take effect December 1, 2026.

[Read the context & original sources →](https://fund-ed-freedom-draft.jonnyanchoredarrows.chatgpt.site/news.html#october-rules)

## A short reading list

Policy / Official guidance

### [Check where states stand for 2027](https://fund-ed-freedom-draft.jonnyanchoredarrows.chatgpt.site/news.html#state-participation)

Internal Revenue Service

[Read our source note →](https://fund-ed-freedom-draft.jonnyanchoredarrows.chatgpt.site/news.html#state-participation)

Innovation / Analysis

### [Could scholarship funding support new ways to learn?](https://fund-ed-freedom-draft.jonnyanchoredarrows.chatgpt.site/news.html#innovation)

Christensen Institute

[Read our source note →](https://fund-ed-freedom-draft.jonnyanchoredarrows.chatgpt.site/news.html#innovation)

[All news & insights →](https://fund-ed-freedom-draft.jonnyanchoredarrows.chatgpt.site/news.html)

## Topics we’re following

[Start with the FSTC guide →](https://fund-ed-freedom-draft.jonnyanchoredarrows.chatgpt.site/fstc.html)

01 / IMPLEMENTATION

### From policy to practice

Federal requirements, state decisions, and what families and organizations need to understand.

02 / INNOVATION

### New ways to learn

Emerging programs, community learning, and ideas that deserve a closer look at the evidence.

03 / PROGRESS

### What actually works

Documented experiences and outcomes. No outcome stories have been selected for this first edition.

The community

## Bring your questions. Share what you’re seeing.

Compare notes with families, educators, and others interested in education funding.

[Explore the community →](https://fund-ed-freedom-draft.jonnyanchoredarrows.chatgpt.site/community.html)

## Site context

**Fund Ed Freedom**

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Content last reviewed October 28, 2026.

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General information. Scholarship eligibility and tax treatment depend on applicable requirements and individual circumstances.