A 4986
Requires State Board of Education to establish program to pay high school equivalency exam fees for certain low-income individuals; provides gross income tax and corporation business tax deductions for donations made to support fees.
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Bill overview
This bill, known as the ‘We Believe In You Act,’ requires the State Board of Education to create a program that will pay the fees for high school equivalency exams for low-income individuals. It also establishes a dedicated fund, the ‘We Believe In You Fund,’ and allows taxpayers to deduct donations made to this fund from their state and federal income taxes. The goal is to increase access to high school equivalency credentials for those who cannot afford the exam fees.
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Alex Sauickie
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