Arkansas House approved a $2 million state income tax credit program to fund private schools scholarships for needy students
April 22, 2021 | Arkansas
The Arkansas House on Wednesday narrowly approved a $2 million state income tax credit program to fund private school scholarships for needy students, sending the bill to Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Senate Bill 680 by Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, passed in the House on a 52-40 vote, with two lawmakers voting present, after about an hour of debate. The bill needed 51 votes for approval in the 100-member House.
The legislation would create the “Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Program,” which would provide scholarships for about 250 students whose family income is less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty level….
(Excerpts from Arkansas Democrat Gazette)
