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KS HB2680
KS HB2680Renaming the tax credit for low income students scholarship program the Kansas K-12 students scholarship program, expanding eligibility under the program, increasing the aggregate tax credit limit and moving the program's administration to the state treasurer.
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning education; relating to the tax credit for low income students scholarship program; renaming such program the Kansas K-12 students scholarship program; expanding eligibility for scholarships under such program; providing for program administration by the state treasurer; increasing the aggregate tax credit limit of such program; amending K.S.A. 72-4351, 72-4353, 72-4355 and 72-4356 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72-4352, 72-4354 and 72-4357 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill renames the existing tax credit for low-income students scholarship program to the "Kansas K-12 students scholarship program," expands eligibility to include students identified by scholarship granting organizations as having financial need, and shifts the program's administration from the state board of education to the state treasurer, who will also be responsible for marketing the program and reporting on its initiatives. Additionally, the bill increases the total annual tax credit limit for the program from $10 million to $20 million, with a provision to further increase it by 25% if 75% of the limit is claimed in a given year, and allows for a higher tax credit percentage for contributions made after 2022.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
K-12 Education Budget (House)
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Education (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2680/ |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2680_00_0000.pdf |
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