HB4961

Cap the amount of family income eligible for Hope Scholarships

Introduced·1/29/26
Intr Text

Caps family income eligibility for Hope Scholarships at $150,000.

The bill amends the Hope Scholarship Program to limit family income eligibility to $150,000 for the Hope Scholarship. The program, operational since July 1, 2022, allows parents to apply for scholarships to cover elementary and secondary education expenses. The scholarship funds are placed in a personal education savings account for qualifying expenses. The bill ensures that scholarship information remains confidential and not subject to public release.

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History

Jan 29

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 29

House

To Finance

Jan 29

House

Introduced in House