At the beginning of each year, thousands of taxpayers rush to support Georgia families by submitting a tax credit application for the Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit. Through the Tax Credit and participating scholarship organizations, Georgia is expanding K-12 educational access, increasing diversity in private school communities and saving Georgia taxpayers millions.

Demand for this popular program is so strong that, on the first day taxpayers can apply, the statewide demand for tax credits more than doubles the available $120 million statewide cap on available credits. That level of enthusiasm shows a thirst among participating Georgia taxpayers and families for better K-12 educational opportunities and outcomes.

A new report from the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA) confirms just how meaningful the program has become. While debates about school choice can be loud and political, the data here are refreshingly straightforward. Read more.