Opt-In Oregon is a Better Public Education Initiative

A Better Public Education Initiative

Bringing Hundreds of Millions in Education Investment to Oregon Students

The Opt-In Oregon Coalition is a statewide alliance of businesses, education organizations, local governments, community leaders, and nonprofits working together to ensure Oregon participates in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program. By opting in, Oregon can unlock potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in privately funded scholarships and educational services for students across the state.

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Why Oregon Should Opt In

Oregon's students are falling behind — this is one way to help close the gap.

In Math

Oregon's national ranking for student math proficiency.

In Reading

Oregon's national ranking for student reading proficiency.

Of All Oregon Students

Would be eligible for a scholarship.

Here's How It Works

From contribution to classroom, in three steps.

Donate

An individual contributes to a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO).

Receive the Tax Credit

The donor receives a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit, up to $1,700.

Students Benefit

The SGO provides scholarships to students to help students pay for tutoring, after-school programs, transportation, special education services, tuition, and other approved educational expenses.

Oregon Wins When We Opt In

Every part of Oregon benefits.

More resources for students

More support for public schools

More opportunities for struggling learners

More private investment

No new Oregon taxes

Local communities decide where scholarships are needed

Statewide Support, Statewide Impact

A coalition built across every corner of Oregon.

Join the Coalition

Add your organization's voice.

Coalition members help demonstrate broad, statewide support for bringing the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit to Oregon. Coalition members agree to:

Publicly support Oregon opting into the program
Allow their organization's name and logo to appear on coalition materials
Share information about the program with stakeholders when appropriate
Encourage policy makers to support Oregon's participation

Organization Contact

Organization Contact Email *

My organization agrees to have its name and logo added to the Opt-In Oregon Coalition *

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Organization Details

Organization Name *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Authorized Signer

Name of the individual signing the organization onto the Coalition.

First Name *

Last Name *

I am authorized to sign my organization onto the Coalition *

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Organization Point of Contact

First Name *

Last Name *

Title *

Email *

Phone Number

Anything Else?

Are there any other organizations that you think we should contact to join the Opt-In Oregon Coalition?

By submitting, you confirm the information above is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

Thank you.

Your organization's information has been received. A member of the Opt-In Oregon Coalition will follow up shortly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the program.

No. Scholarships are funded entirely through private charitable contributions made under federal law.

No.

Eligible K–12 students, through approved Scholarship Granting Organizations.

Oregonians may still qualify for the federal tax credit by donating, but their contributions will support students in participating states instead of Oregon.

Yes.

Independent nonprofit Scholarship Granting Organizations.

Help bring Oregon's share of this investment home.

Join the Coalition