2018 House Bill 5428

Authorize “enhanced education savings account” deductions for non-core K-12 programs

Introduced in the House

Jan. 17, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Tim Kelly (R-94)

To authorize up to $5,000 in state income tax deductions, $10,000 for joint filers, for contributions to the “enhanced educational savings account” program proposed by Senate Bills 544 to 548. The accounts could be used to pay for public school extracurricular activities, vocational programs, or other services that schools are not required to provide, and which may require fees not be available at all without extra money. The Senate passed the bills that create the program but did not pass the one(Senate Bill 549) that authorizes the tax deductions.

Referred to the Committee on Education Reform

Feb. 8, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.