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OK HB3705

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Caldwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program to increase annual credit caps from $250 million in FY2026 to $300 million starting FY2027, with automatic $50 million increases when 90% of available credits are claimed

  • Provides income-based tax credits for private school tuition ranging from $7,500 (families earning up to $75,000) down to $5,000 (families earning over $250,000), with a separate $1,000 maximum credit for homeschool expenses

  • Establishes application period from March 15 through June 15 annually, with priority consideration for families earning under $150,000 and returning participants who apply within the first 60 days

  • Requires participating private schools to be accredited and submit enrollment/tuition verification by June 15 annually, with existing schools given until March 1, 2027 to meet accreditation requirements

  • Credits are fully refundable if they exceed tax liability and cannot be used to offset delinquent taxes, penalties, or prior-year liabilities

Legislative Description

Schools; Parental Choice Tax Credit Program; amount of credits authorized; effective date.

Last Action

Emergency removed

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee2/3/2026
Appropriations and Budget2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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