S.2817

Includes individuals as contributors. Increases annual credit cap by percentage amount of unused credits. Increases the tax credit rate percentage. Establishes scholarships of $750,000 to disadvantaged students and $250,000 to pre-K students.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Expands tax credit eligibility to individuals, increases credit cap, raises tax credit rate, and establishes scholarships for disadvantaged and pre-K.

This bill expands the eligibility for tax credits to include individuals, increases the annual credit cap by a percentage of unused credits, raises the tax credit rate percentage, and establishes scholarships of $750,000 for economically disadvantaged students and $250,000 for pre-K students. Contributions must be made in cash and can be carried forward for two years if unused. The tax credit is calculated based on the total voluntary cash contribution made by a business entity or individual. The bill also sets a cap on the total aggregate amount of all tax credits approved.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

RDD

Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 19

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance