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Last Action

Ch. SL 2026-62026-06-03

Vote Breakdown

Plain Language 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.