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MA S1864

MA S1864
Establishing an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunities and fair access to quality education for low-and-moderate-income students


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunities and fair access to quality education for low-and-moderate-income students. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunities and fair access to quality education for low-and-moderate-income students in Massachusetts. The bill allows taxpayers to claim a refundable tax credit of up to 30% of their qualified donations to accredited Massachusetts tuition-based schools that offer means-tested scholarship programs for students who would otherwise be unable to afford tuition and related expenses. The total value of the tax credits authorized under this bill and a related corporate tax credit provision is capped at $20 million annually. The bill also requires regular reporting and economic analysis of the tax credit's performance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5250 (on 10/03/2022)

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