Governors in several states have not yet decided whether to participate in the new Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program under HR1 — and  your voice is urgently needed .

This program will discriminate against students with disabilities, weaken civil rights protections, and divert public funds away from public schools. Private schools and private tutors receiving voucher dollars are not required to follow IDEA, Section 504, or provide a Free Appropriate Public Education. Families may unknowingly give up their child’s rights, while public schools lose critical funding.

COPAA is urging members to take action now
Your message will be sent directly to your governor.

If you live in a state that has not opted into the Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program, tell your governor to oppose it immediately.

States whose governors have not yet accepted the program (as of early 2026):
Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin

Take action now: Urge Your Governor to Oppose the Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program

Why this matters

• Students with disabilities will lose protections. Private schools receiving voucher dollars are not required to follow IDEA or Section 504.
• Public schools will lose funding. Tax-credit vouchers divert public dollars away from the schools that serve the majority of students, including those with the greatest needs.
• Civil rights enforcement is weakened. There is no mechanism to ensure nondiscrimination, accountability, or transparency.

Your advocacy ensures governors understand the real impact this program will have on students with disabilities and public schools. Click here to sign onto the letter to your Governor.