An Act establishing an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunities
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create an empowerment scholarship tax credit in Massachusetts. The credit would allow eligible taxpayers to reduce their state income tax liability by contributing to scholarship accounts for students from low- and moderate-income families. The goal is to expand educational opportunities and improve access to quality education for these students.
Key provisions
- Establishes an empowerment scholarship tax credit.
- The credit is available to taxpayers who contribute to scholarship accounts.
- Scholarship accounts are for students from low- and moderate-income families.
- The credit is designed to expand educational opportunities.
- Eligible students can use the scholarship funds for tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
- The bill specifies the maximum amount of the credit available.
Who is affected
- Taxpayers
- Students from low- and moderate-income families
- Parents of eligible students
- Educational institutions
- The state of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Creates a new tax credit mechanism for supporting educational opportunities.
- Targets scholarship funds to students from low- and moderate-income families.
- Provides a financial incentive for taxpayers to contribute to scholarship accounts.
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