The ABCs of School Choice is a comprehensive, data-rich guide to every school choice program in America.

View program requirements for parents, schools, and scholarship granting organizations by clicking on each hyperlink.

View program guidelines.

What’s New in 2026

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this seminal publication, you may notice that this year’s book looks a bit lighter than normal, but don’t worry! It still includes all the information you’re accustomed to reading and more. In fact, we’ve streamlined each program page to focus on the most critical information, while keeping all the key details intact. We’ve also brought back our universal maps (now in their second year) so you can quickly see which states meet the high bar of universal eligibility, options, and funding.

• New this year, we’ve included an overview of the federal tax credit program, which provides yet another avenue for families to access the education of their choosing.
• The biggest change is reorganizing the book by state, rather than program type, so you can more easily find the information you need most.

This slimmer, more digestible edition continues to evaluate every program against the three pillars of universality: who is eligible, how broadly families can use their funds, and how those programs are funded. These benchmarks, pioneered by Milton Friedman and now EdChoice, help policymakers, parents, and stakeholders assess what’s working and what still needs improvement.

PAST DATA IN OLDER EDITIONS

To find historical eligibility estimates and to generally see how each of America’s school choice programs has changed over the past several years, you may download past editions below. Or consider using our School Choice in America Dashboard.