Establishes the "Missouri Parental Choice Tax Credit Act" relating to a tax credit for certain educational expenses
HB 77, the "Missouri Parental Choice Tax Credit Act," allows Missouri resident parents or guardians to claim a refundable tax credit for eligible education expenses of children attending qualifying schools. The credit covers costs like tuition, textbooks, educational therapies, and technology (but excludes basic supplies such as pens or notebooks) and is limited to 100% of qualifying expenses per student annually. It prohibits claims for children enrolled in public schools or participating in the state's scholarship program, requires itemized expense documentation, and verifies eligibility through the Department of Revenue. The credit applies to children in private, parochial, home, or family-paced schools (not public schools) and takes effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2026.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024
Last action Apr 29, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to remove references to 'home schools' from the definition of qualified schools, add new fee categories for summer and after-school programs, and replace the tax credit filing process with a new department-managed application system starting in 2026.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed by removing 'home schools' from the list of eligible institutions, while expanding eligible expense categories to include summer education and after-school program fees.
ELIGIBILITY
Removed 'home school' as a qualified school definition, now only family paced education schools and FPE schools are recognized.
Added fees for summer education programs and specialized after-school education programs as eligible expenses.
REQUIREMENT
Replaced individual taxpayer filing requirements with a new department-managed application system that opens annually in January 2026.
TIMELINE
Established specific application period dates (January 15th opening, 60-day window) and notification timelines (within 30 days of closing).
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Apr 29, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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