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MD HB1156

MD HB1156
Primary and Secondary Education - Education Savings Account Program - Established


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Introduced
02/11/2022
In Committee
02/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing an Education Savings Account program in the State; requiring the State Department of Education to administer the program; and allowing a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for deposits into an education savings account under the Education Savings Account program.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an Education Savings Account (ESA) program in Maryland. The program allows parents of eligible students to open an account with a qualified private financial management firm and receive state grants to fund the education of their child, which can be used for expenses like tuition, textbooks, and private tutoring. The bill also provides a state income tax subtraction for deposits made into an ESA. The program is administered by the State Department of Education and has various eligibility requirements and accountability measures.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

House Appropriations Hearing (13:00 3/15/2022 ) (on 03/15/2022)

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