Averel Meden on What New Education Freedom Tax Credit Rules Mean for States, SGOs, & Families

What if families in your state could unlock thousands of dollars for their children's education thanks to a new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, but your state hasn't opted in yet? Averel Meden of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Coalition joins the podcast to explain the Treasury Department’s newly released rules governing the tax credit for donations to scholarship granting organizations, how to talk to state leaders, and key dates leading to the 2027 tax credit implementation. Averel explains how this $1,700 federal tax credit could generate scholarships that benefit 96% of students nationwide. She also encourages listeners to engage in the 60-day comment period for the proposed rules and build public awareness about the EFTC through friends, families, schools, and faith communities. Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Coalition: https://fedscholarshiptaxcredit.org/ The Trump Administration’s announcement of the proposed tax credit rules: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0641  Proposed Regulations: Federal Scholarship Tax Credit: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/02/2026-20277/federal-scholarship-tax-credit Temporary Regulations: Federal Scholarship Tax Credit: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/02/2026-20264/federal-scholarship-tax-credit 🔗 Links & Resources: Visit our website: DFIPolicy.org 💡 Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram: @DFIPolicy Follow us on Twitter: @DFIPolicy Follow us on Facebook: /DFIPolicy Subscribe to our YouTube channel (@DFIPolicy) for future episodes! 📩 Contact Us: If you have feedback or suggestions for future podcasts, please reach out to us at [email protected]. 🎧 Thank You for Listening: Freedom to Learn is a production of the Defense of Freedom Institute. You can learn more about DFI at DFIPolicy.org. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a thumbs up, share it, and subscribe for more insights into education law and policy. Thank you for your support!