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TX SB960

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2023

Primary Sponsor

Donna Campbell

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Taxpayer Savings Grant Program administered by the Comptroller, allowing parents of eligible students to receive tuition reimbursement for private school enrollment

  • Reimbursement amount is the lesser of actual tuition paid or 60% of per-student state funding provided to open-enrollment charter schools

  • Eligible students must be Texas residents entering kindergarten/first grade, have attended public school the entire previous year, or have previously participated in the program

  • Prohibits use of Available School Fund or federal funds for reimbursements, and exempts participating private schools from state education laws enacted after January 1, 2023

  • Requires the Comptroller to adopt program rules by October 15, 2023, including fraud prevention measures and net savings calculations, with the enrollment adjustment provisions expiring September 1, 2028

Legislative Description

Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.

Taxation

Last Action

Co-author authorized

3/21/2023

Committee Referrals

Education3/3/2023

Full Bill Text

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