Bill > SR138

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This resolution urges the New Jersey Governor to take all measures necessary to ensure the State participates in the federal tax credit scholarship program created by the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." Opting into this program would provide much-needed tax relief to hardworking New Jerseyans while advancing educational freedom and choice by making it easier for families in the State to meet the educational needs of their children. Under the program, taxpayers will be eligible to receive a federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for the contributions they make to state-recognized scholarship granting organizations, which, in turn, will be required to use those contributions to grant scholarships to students for qualified elementary and secondary education expenses. Scholarship recipients will be able to use the funds for tuition, fees, books, supplies, academic tutoring, special needs services, room and board, uniforms, transportation, and computer technology, among other eligible expenses. States have the sole discretion to recognize scholarship granting organizations within their jurisdictions, effectively allowing states to decide whether to make the students residing within their borders eligible for the program. The governor of a particular state, or another individual, agency, or entity designated under state law, makes the decision as to whether the state will participate in the program. Participation in the federal tax credit scholarship program would benefit students and families in New Jersey. Data shows that having access to more options in the education marketplace can empower families, enhance student safety, and improve academic outcomes and graduation rates.

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Bob Singer (R)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 10/27/2025)

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