North Carolina School Choice Program
Universal / Near-Universal
Opportunity Scholarship voucher removed its income cap in 2023, opening eligibility to all families.
What “Universal / Near-Universal” means
At least one private-choice program (ESA, voucher, or tax-credit scholarship) is open to all — or nearly all — K-12 students statewide.
17 of 51 states are in the same category
Alongside North Carolina: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and 4 more.
Source: EdChoice · as of July 2026 · last verified August 6, 2026
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