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OK HB3705

OK HB3705
Schools; Parental Choice Tax Credit Program; amount of credits authorized; effective date; emergency.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to schools; amending Section 2, Chapter 278, O.S.L. 2023, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 295, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 28-101), which relates to the Parental Choice Tax Credit Program; modifying amount of credits authorized for 2027 fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program by increasing the total amount of tax credits authorized for private school tuition and fees. Specifically, for the fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years, the annual limit for these credits will be $300 million, with provisions to increase this limit by $50 million each succeeding fiscal year if 90% of the previous year's credit limit is claimed. The bill also includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, and sets the general effective date for the changes to July 1, 2026. The Parental Choice Tax Credit Program allows taxpayers to receive a credit for qualified educational expenses for eligible students, which includes tuition and fees at accredited private schools, as well as other educational services like tutoring and textbooks.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee (on 02/03/2026)

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