Plain English Summary
This bill allows North Carolina to participate in a federal tax credit program that enables individuals to receive tax credits for donations they make to scholarship granting organizations. The state Education Assistance Authority must identify and maintain a list of qualifying scholarship organizations and submit it to the U.S. Treasury, allowing these organizations to provide scholarships for K-12 education expenses including homeschooling.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill expands educational options and choice for families by leveraging a federal tax credit to fund scholarships without direct state spending. They contend it enables more students to access private schools, religious schools, or homeschooling options, empowering parents to select the educational setting that best fits their child's needs.
Arguments Against
Opponents argue this bill effectively redirects tax revenue to private education, reducing funding available for public schools that serve the majority of students. They express concerns that the scholarship program may primarily benefit families with higher incomes who can afford private education and can best utilize tax credits, potentially widening educational inequities.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 70
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 94
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 78
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 35
Cosponsors (23)
Representative · District 64
Representative · District 52
Representative · District 53
Representative · District 119
Representative · District 84
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 86
Representative · District 65
Representative · District 111
Representative · District 109
Representative · District 59
Representative · District 17
Representative · District 81
Representative · District 79
Representative · District 13
Representative · District 114
Representative · District 55
Representative · District 47
Representative · District 74
Representative · District 82
Representative · District 117
Representative · District 83
Representative · District 73
Vote Breakdown (13 roll calls)
This bill was signed into law.
Final Vote
On: M11 Concur
Party Breakdown