Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program, an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program, and the award of attorney's fees in actions challenging certain educational choice laws.
HB 612 would establish an education savings account program, allowing families to use funds for educational expenses like tuition, books, or tutoring at participating schools. It includes a tax credit for insurance premiums related to contributions made to this program and specifies that attorney's fees must be awarded in legal challenges to educational choice laws. The bill's title indicates it would directly affect families using savings accounts and educational institutions participating in the program. Note: The full bill text is unavailable, so this summary is based solely on the title and cannot detail specific eligibility, funding mechanisms, or implementation rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Mar 4, 2025
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Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Education
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Matt Shaheen
RRepublican
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