A new federal program set to launch in January 2027 offers American families dollar-for-dollar tax credits for donating to educational scholarship organizations — but each state must choose to participate. In Illinois, advocates and lawmakers are pressing Governor Pritzker to opt in before the window closes, arguing that inaction would redirect Illinois residents' charitable dollars to benefit children in other states. The program, which spans public, private, and charter schools alike, asks nothing of state budgets — only a decision.