KS
Kansas House Bill HB2048

Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2048

Introduced
1/17/23  
Refer
1/17/23  
Refer
2/22/23  
Refer
3/1/23  

Caption

Providing additional student eligibility under the tax credit for low income students scholarship program and increasing the amount of the tax credit for contributions made pursuant to such program.

Impact

The implications of HB 2048 on state laws revolve around its potential to increase financial assistance for low-income families seeking educational alternatives. By widening the eligibility for scholarship recipients and boosting tax credits for contributors, the legislation is expected to generate higher levels of financial support for educational institutions that cater to low-income students. This change may also result in increased enrollment in such programs, thereby stimulating competition among educational providers and potentially leading to better educational outcomes in the long run.

Summary

House Bill 2048 aims to enhance educational opportunities for low-income students by expanding eligibility criteria under the existing tax credit scholarship program. The bill proposes to increase the amount of tax credits available for contributions made toward this program, thereby incentivizing donations from individuals and businesses. This legislation is part of ongoing efforts to improve access to quality education for disadvantaged students, ensuring that financial barriers are minimized in their pursuit of academic success.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support from various educational advocacy groups who view it as a means to empower low-income communities, it has also faced criticism from opponents who argue that it may divert funds from public schools into private education systems. Critics express concerns that such tax credit programs could undermine the financial stability of public schools by reducing necessary funding, as state resources are redirected towards scholarships instead of directly enhancing public education. The ongoing debate highlights the tension between expanding educational choice and ensuring robust funding for public education.

Latest HB2048 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2136

Expanding student eligibility under the tax credit for low income students scholarship program, increasing the amount of the tax credit for contributions made pursuant to such program and providing for aggregate tax credit limit increases under certain conditions.

KS SB87

Expanding student eligibility under the tax credit for low income students scholarship program, increasing the amount of the tax credit for contributions made pursuant to such program and providing for aggregate tax credit limit increases under certain conditions.

KS SB252

Expanding the tax credit for low income students scholarship program act to allow certain high school students and students eligible to be enrolled in certain school districts to be eligible for scholarships, increasing the tax credit for contributions and the aggregate tax credit limit, providing for aggregate tax credit increases under certain conditions and providing for program administration by the state treasurer.

KS HB2730

Expanding the tax credit for low income students scholarship program act to allow students enrolled in underperforming school districts to be eligible for a scholarship.

KS SB485

Authorizing students attending public schools with low proficiency scores and certain private elementary and secondary school students to participate in the tax credit for low income students scholarship program.

KS S3077

"Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to taxpayers contributing to scholarships for low-income children.

KS A613

"Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to taxpayers contributing to scholarships for low-income children.

KS A643

"Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to taxpayers contributing to scholarships for low-income children.

KS S2437

"Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to taxpayers contributing to scholarships for low-income children.

KS AB2480

Income taxes: credit: Scholarship Tax Credit Program Act.

Similar Bills

KS SB252

Expanding the tax credit for low income students scholarship program act to allow certain high school students and students eligible to be enrolled in certain school districts to be eligible for scholarships, increasing the tax credit for contributions and the aggregate tax credit limit, providing for aggregate tax credit increases under certain conditions and providing for program administration by the state treasurer.

NJ S3077

"Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to taxpayers contributing to scholarships for low-income children.

NJ S2437

"Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to taxpayers contributing to scholarships for low-income children.

NJ A613

"Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to taxpayers contributing to scholarships for low-income children.

NJ A643

"Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to taxpayers contributing to scholarships for low-income children.

NM SB113

Equal Education Opportunity Scholarship

NM HB266

Equal Education Opportunity Scholarship Act

AZ HB2504

STO scholarships; foster care students