K–12 Private School Tuition Deduction
Wisconsin
Students Eligible
14%
Student Eligibility
Any Wisconsin taxpayer enrolling his or her children in an approved private school is eligible. Approved private schools must provide at least 875 hours of instruction per year in a sequentially progressive curriculum including reading, language arts, math, social studies, science, and health. _(Last updated July 15, 2024)_
Use of Funds
Qualifying expenses include tuition. _(Last updated July 15, 2024)_
Funding Amount & Source
The tax deduction is worth up to $4,000 per child in grades K–8 and up to $10,000 per child in grades 9–12. The deduction may not be applied for tuition paid for by a voucher or a college savings account, nor may it be used for fees, transportation or room and board. _(Last updated July 15, 2024)_
Legal History
No legal challenges have been filed against the program. _(Last updated September 27, 2024)_
Program Timeline
Program Enacted
Legislation passed to create the program
Program Launched
Program began accepting applications
Last Updated
July 15, 2024