Educational Choice for Children Act of 2024
October 4, 2024
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The Frame
The bill establishes a $5 billion annual national tax credit program for private education funding, which directly impacts the tax liabilities of donors and the availability of private school scholarships for students in households earning up to 300% of the area median income.
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Individual Taxpayers
Taxpayers may claim a credit against federal income tax for donations made to scholarship granting organizations.
Private and Religious Schools
These institutions are eligible to receive tuition payments funded by scholarships, and the bill prohibits government control over their religious character or policies.
Scholarship Granting Organizations
These nonprofits must meet specific audit, income verification, and distribution requirements to remain eligible to receive tax-advantaged contributions.
Last recorded activity October 4, 2024.
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Why It Matters
The bill establishes a $5 billion annual national tax credit program for private education funding, which directly impacts the tax liabilities of donors and the availability of private school scholarships for students in households earning up to 300% of the area median income.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for these scholarships?
Can I use the scholarship for homeschooling expenses?
What happens if the $5 billion cap is reached?
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Lobbying Activity
2020 STRATEGIES LLC
on behalf of Invest in Education Coalition
2024
“Educational Choice for Children Act ”
2020 STRATEGIES LLC
on behalf of Invest in Education Coalition
2024
“Educational Choice for Children Act ”
2020 STRATEGIES LLC
on behalf of Invest in Education Coalition
2024
“Educational Choice for Children Act ”
2020 STRATEGIES LLC
on behalf of Invest in Education Coalition
2024
“Educational Choice for Children Act DC Opportunity Scholarship Program (SOAR Act)”
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Discoveries
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Federalization of School Choice
This bill attempts to create a national framework for school choice tax credits, moving beyond the current patchwork of state-level programs.
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