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AZ SB1455
Bill
Status
3/1/2012
Primary Sponsor
Rich Crandall
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Education Transformation Fund within the Department of Education to provide funding to public schools for transformative educational practices, student academic performance improvements, and technology/software purchases.
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Creates a 50% corporate income tax credit for taxpayers contributing to the Education Transformation Fund, with a combined aggregate cap of $25 million annually across all credits under this section and the insurance premium tax credit.
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Creates a 50% insurance premium tax credit for insurers contributing to the Education Transformation Fund, with credits processed on a first-come, first-served basis requiring pre-approval by the Department of Revenue.
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Requires the Department of Education to allocate a minimum of 80% of fund revenues to public schools implementing transformative practices, with at least 50% of allocated funds directed to schools with "D" or "F" letter grades.
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Allows taxpayers to carry forward unused tax credits for up to five consecutive years if the credit exceeds tax liability in the current year.
Legislative Description
Tax credit; education transformation fund
Last Action
Referred to House WM Committee
3/8/2012