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MS SB2922
Bill
Status
2/26/2014
Primary Sponsor
Angela Burks Hill
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AI Summary
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Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who contribute to scholarship-granting organizations that provide scholarships to students with dyslexia attending accredited nonprofit nonpublic schools.
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Tax credit equals the total contributions made during the taxable year, not to exceed 50% of the taxpayer's income tax liability, with ability to carry forward unused credits for three years.
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Caps aggregate tax credits awarded statewide at $250,000 per fiscal year.
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Requires scholarship-granting organizations to be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities, spend at least 90% of donation revenue on scholarships, maintain financial accountability through certified audits, and ensure scholarships are portable across qualified schools.
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Mandates qualified schools comply with health and safety laws, hold required occupancy permits, certify non-discrimination in admissions, and provide regular academic progress reports to parents.
Legislative Description
Income tax; credit for contributions to organizations that grant scholarships to schools that provide dyslexia therapy.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/26/2014