Education expenses: School Choice Flex Account Act of 2025.
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Two Thirds
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Education Expenses: School Choice Flex Account Act of 2025, creates a new system allowing eligible students and their families to establish School Choice Flex Accounts (SCFAs) or Special Education Flex Accounts (SEFAs) to help cover tuition and other school expenses. Starting in 2027, eligible students (based on income levels) can receive deposits into these accounts, which can be used at private schools, including those awaiting accreditation. The bill also adjusts state funding formulas to account for students using these accounts and excludes distributions from these accounts from taxable income. The act is contingent on voter approval of Senate Constitutional Amendment ____ in November 2026.
Key provisions
- Establishes School Choice Flex Accounts (SCFAs) and Special Education Flex Accounts (SEFAs) for eligible students.
- Provides deposit amounts to eligible students’ accounts, starting in 2027, to cover tuition and school expenses.
- Adjusts state funding formulas to account for students utilizing SCFAs and SEFAs.
- Excludes distributions from SCFAs and SEFAs from taxable income.
- Creates a School Choice Flex Account Trust to administer the accounts.
- Specifies eligibility criteria for students and schools.
- Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish an application process.
- Requires the SCFA Trust Board to oversee account disbursement and ensure compliance.
Who is affected
- Parents and legal guardians of students
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