Hi friends — Janae here. It's a fairly calm week on the ESA front, but a few things are worth knowing before Election Day tomorrow.
Arizona: no ESA measure on your ballot
If you've been wondering how to vote on the ESA reform initiative (Prop 212, the Protect Education Act), you won't see it. The Arizona Supreme Court ruled on August 18 that it fell short on valid signatures, and it also kept the Legislature's competing measure off the ballot. Local reporting says that leaves 2026 without a citizen initiative on this. What it means for you: the ESA rules you're using now are the rules for this school year. One action: keep your receipts and expense records tidy anyway, since the documentation rules haven't gone anywhere.
Utah: Fits All is still waiting on the court
The Utah Supreme Court hasn't ruled on the appeal of the 2025 decision that found Utah Fits All unconstitutional. The program keeps running while the appeal is pending. If you're a Utah family, nothing changes today, but it's smart to know where your funds stand. One action: don't pre-pay big annual expenses you can't get back until the ruling comes.
Connecticut: forms are still to come
Connecticut's new homeschool law (Public Act 26-37) hasn't hit yet. The in-person withdrawal step starts in 2027-28, and the annual intent-to-educate form starts in 2028-29. The State Department of Education is supposed to create the forms, and I couldn't find them published yet. For this year, the state notice of intent is still voluntary. One action: if you live there, bookmark the state homeschool page and check back.
Quick hits
- Louisiana GATOR: I couldn't confirm 2026-27 award notifications from public sources. If you applied, check your Odyssey portal.
- Texas: HSLDA is flagging a state senator's concerns about homeschoolers in the new voucher program (TEFA). It's a concern raised, not a rule change.
- New York: I found no new change to the home instruction assessment rules.
That's the quiet week. Talk soon, and go vote if you're in a state with an election.
*Not legal advice — always confirm against your program's current official handbook.*