HR 489
A Resolution designating May 17, 2026, as the "25th Anniversary of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program Day" in Pennsylvania.
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Bill overview
This resolution designates May 17, 2026, as the "25th Anniversary of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program Day" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the significant role the EITC program has played in providing scholarships to students since its establishment in 2001. The program supports scholarship organizations that offer tuition assistance to students in Pennsylvania, particularly benefiting low and middle-income families.
Key provisions
- Designates May 17, 2026, as the "25th Anniversary of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.
- Details the EITC program’s function of providing tax credits to businesses for contributions to scholarship organizations.
- Highlights the use of EITC funds to pay tuition and fees for students attending various schools.
- Identifies the primary beneficiaries of the program as students from low and middle-income families.
- States that over 600,000 scholarships totaling approximately $1.5 billion have been awarded.
- Emphasizes the program’s role in public-private partnerships and expanding educational opportunity.
- Acknowledges the program’s contribution to strengthening communities and meeting individual student needs.
Who is affected
- Businesses
- Scholarship Organizations
- Students and Families in Pennsylvania
- Educational Improvement Organizations
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