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Tax Credits for Educational Scholarships for Children

This act introduces new tax credits for individuals and corporations donating to organizations that provide scholarships for elementary and secondary education. The goal is to support parental choice in schooling, including private and religious schools, by making educational funding more accessible for students from lower-income households.
Key points
Taxpayers can claim a credit for donations to scholarship granting organizations, potentially reducing their tax bill.
Scholarships are for students whose household income is not more than 300% of the area median gross income.
Scholarships can cover qualified elementary and secondary education expenses, including those at private and religious schools.
The act protects the autonomy of scholarship organizations and non-public schools from government control.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8137
Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]
Process start date: 2022-06-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Educational Choice for Children Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8137.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Taxpayers can claim a credit for donations to scholarship granting organizations, potentially reducing their tax bill.
  • Scholarships are for students whose household income is not more than 300% of the area median gross income.
  • Scholarships can cover qualified elementary and secondary education expenses, including those at private and religious schools.
  • The act protects the autonomy of scholarship organizations and non-public schools from government control.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Smith (NE) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be con sidered as the first sponsor of H.R. 8137, a bill originally introduced by Represenative Walorski, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Education Taxes Family