In June 2026, Governor Dan McKee signed a law that would limit his own authority to allow K-12 students in Rhode Island to receive FSTC-funded scholarships. The bill had been enacted by both houses of the legislature with veto-proof majorities. H7163 prohibits Rhode Island from opting in unless both the legislature and the governor approve.
Until Governor McKee opts in, Rhode Island’s elementary and secondary students will NOT have access to FSTC-funded scholarships. The governor still has time to act.
Meanwhile, SGOs, schools, tutoring programs, and other education providers are delaying important preparations in advance of January 2027 when the FSTC becomes effective.
Rhode Island's SGO List
Organizations eligible to receive federal scholarship tax credit donations in Rhode Island.
| SGO Name | For Families | For Donors | Scholarship Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasury is not yet accepting State SGO Lists. Once they are posted, we expect to share them here. | |||
If you represent an SGO that wants to be on the Rhode Island SGO List and hasn’t come to our attention, please email add.sgo@TheFSTCcoalition.org so you can be included.
News & Resources
H7163
Prohibits opt in without General Assembly approval.
Existing Educational Options in Rhode Island
K-12 scholarships funded by EFTC donations can be stacked on top of funding from other state programs. To learn more about what’s available in Rhode Island, click on the links below:
- Private School Choice Programs: EdChoice Rhode Island Site
- Public Charter Schools
- Homeschools
- Microschools and Coops — Innovative models like microschools and coops often operate under homeschool laws, but here are some additional resources:
- 529 Savings Plans for K-12 Expenses
- Traditional public schools