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MS SB2922

Bill

Status

Failed

2/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Caps aggregate tax credits awarded statewide at $250,000 per fiscal year.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance2/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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