SB1163

Authorizes a tax credit for certain educational expenses

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB1163 authorizes a tax credit for certain educational expenses incurred by parents of nonpublic school students.

Missouri SB1163, known as the Missouri Parental Choice Tax Credit Act, authorizes a tax credit for certain educational expenses incurred by parents of nonpublic school students. The credit is equal to 100% of qualified expenses, which include tuition, textbooks, educational therapies, tutoring services, curriculum, and fees for private virtual schools. The tax credit cannot exceed the state adequacy target and cannot be transferred, sold, or assigned. The credit is claimed when filing the state tax return.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 27

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read

Dec 1, 2025

Senate

Prefiled