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LA HB477
Bill
Status
6/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Freiberg
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "qualified school" for the school tuition organization tax credit program to include public elementary or secondary laboratory schools operated by public colleges or universities in Louisiana
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Allows school tuition organizations to use scholarship funds for students attending university laboratory schools, in addition to qualified nonpublic schools
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Requires laboratory schools participating in the program to conduct criminal background checks on employees, with the Department of Education authorized to bar non-compliant schools from participation
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At least 95% of taxpayer donations received by school tuition organizations must be used for student scholarships
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Effective January 1, 2026, applying to scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year and thereafter
Legislative Description
Authorizes university laboratory schools to participate in the student tuition organization tax credit program (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)
TAX CREDITS
Last Action
Effective date: 01/01/2026.
6/11/2025