HB 1519 Oklahoma House · 2025 Regular Session

Revenue and taxation; Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025; effective date.

HB 1519 amends Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit Program to expand tax credits for families using private school education. It removes previous caps on credits, sets income-based maximums (ranging from $5,000 to $7,500 annually), and specifies that credits apply to tuition at accredited private schools, tutoring, educational materials, and standardized test fees for eligible students. The bill directly affects Oklahoma taxpayers with children enrolled in qualifying private schools or alternative education programs, including special provisions for schools serving homeless students or financially disadvantaged students (defined as 90% of students with family incomes at or below 250% of the federal poverty level). The credit is refundable if it exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 7, 2025
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Introduced Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended from a revenue and taxation act to a schools-focused act, changing its primary purpose from general tax policy to specifically governing the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program. The amendment rewrites the entire measure to focus on school choice tax credits rather than broader revenue and taxation provisions.
Scope change
The bill's scope shifted from general revenue and taxation to specifically address school choice tax credits and related educational services.
SCOPE

Changed bill title and purpose from 'Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025' to focus on the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program

Replaced general revenue and taxation language with specific provisions for school choice tax credits and educational services

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for key terms including 'education service provider', 'eligible student', 'qualified expense', and 'taxpayer'

FISCAL

Established specific credit amounts ranging from $6,000 to $7,500 based on family income levels for tax years 2024 and beyond

ELIGIBILITY

Defined eligibility criteria for students and taxpayers, including requirements for private school accreditation and parent/guardian status

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Total actions
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Committee
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Feb 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations and Budget
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Chris Banning
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