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This bill requires Washington state to participate in a federal tax credit program that encourages individuals to donate to scholarship granting organizations, which are entities that provide scholarships for elementary and secondary education. The program, established by federal law (P.L. 119-21), offers tax credits to donors, and Washington can opt into this program. The bill mandates that the director of the Washington State Department of Revenue will officially designate the state's participation, renew it annually, ensure all obligations are met, and notify relevant federal and state officials, including the governor and legislative committees, by April 1, 2026, and thereafter as required. The bill also states that any part of the act conflicting with federal requirements for receiving federal funds will be inoperative only to the extent of the conflict, and that rules adopted under this act must comply with federal requirements to ensure the state receives federal funds. Finally, the bill declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2444&Year=2025&Initiative=false