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Tax Credit for Donations to Child Education Scholarships

This act creates a new tax credit for individuals and corporations who donate to organizations that provide scholarships for K-12 education. The goal is to help lower-income families cover education costs, giving them more school choice.
Key points
You can get a tax credit for donating to organizations that support school scholarships.
Scholarships are for students from households with income not exceeding 300% of the area median gross income.
Scholarship money can be used for qualified elementary and secondary education expenses.
The total amount of credits claimed nationwide is limited by an annual cap.
Scholarships received are not counted as taxable income for the student's family.
The act protects the independence of scholarship organizations and schools, including private and religious schools, from government control.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4416
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
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_S_4416.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • You can get a tax credit for donating to organizations that support school scholarships.
  • Scholarships are for students from households with income not exceeding 300% of the area median gross income.
  • Scholarship money can be used for qualified elementary and secondary education expenses.
  • The total amount of credits claimed nationwide is limited by an annual cap.
  • Scholarships received are not counted as taxable income for the student's family.
  • The act protects the independence of scholarship organizations and schools, including private and religious 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 Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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.

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Education Taxes Family