Pre-kindergarten care SGO tax credit.
Summary
Establishes an early childhood scholarship tax credit for contributions made to a scholarship granting organization that conducts a program to provide scholarships for children who attend a qualified early child care provider. Provides that the amount of the credit is equal to 50% of the amount of the contribution. Limits the total amount of tax credits awarded in a state fiscal year to not more than $100,000,000. Requires the department of education (department) to certify early childhood scholarship granting organizations that meet certain criteria. Requires qualified early childhood scholarship granting organizations to enter into an agreement with the department. Specifies conditions that must be included in the agreement. Provides that a school corporation that operates an early childhood education program may not limit consideration for participation in the program solely to those residing within the school district.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 5, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Heine
RRepublican
Co
Ben Smaltz
RRepublican
Co
Julie McGuire
RRepublican
Co
Tim O'Brien
RRepublican
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