Rhode Island H7163 prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit unless approved by both the general assembly and the governor.

Rhode Island H7163 amends the state's education laws to prohibit participation in the federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation. This bill also includes provisions for calculating local contributions to school budgets, maintenance of effort requirements, and the use of state funds for educational purposes. The bill aims to ensure that state funds are used for educational purposes and that local contributions to school budgets are maintained.

Rhode Island H7163 prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit unless approved by both the general assembly and the governor.

Rhode Island H7163 amends the state's education laws to prohibit participation in the federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation. This bill also includes provisions for calculating local contributions to school budgets, maintenance of effort requirements, and the use of state funds for educational purposes. The bill aims to ensure that state funds are used for educational purposes and that local contributions to school budgets are maintained.