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Educational Opportunities Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 301
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to schools in low-income areas. This funding would be used to improve facilities, hire more qualified teachers, and implement programs aimed at closing the achievement gap between students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase access to advanced placement courses, career and technical education programs, and other opportunities for students to excel academically. It also aims to improve college and career readiness by providing resources for counseling and guidance services. Overall, the Educational Opportunities Act of 2023 seeks to level the playing field for all students and ensure that every child has the opportunity to receive a high-quality education. Supporters of the bill argue that investing in education is crucial for the future success of our country, and that by providing equal opportunities for all students, we can create a more equitable society.
Congressional Summary of S 301
Educational Opportunities Act of 2023
This bill allows individual taxpayers a tax credit for charitable contributions to a scholarship granting organization. The bill allows a maximum credit amount of $4,500 ($2,250 for a married individual filing a separate return). A scholarship granting organization is a tax-exempt entity whose exclusive purpose is to provide scholarships for the tuition and other education expenses of elementary and secondary school students from low-income households (i.e., household income not exceeding 250% of federal poverty guidelines).
The bill allows corporate taxpayers a tax credit, up to $100,000, for contributions to a scholarship granting organization. It also imposes a penalty on scholarship granting organizations that fail to distribute at least 90% of their total receipts for elementary and secondary school expenses in a taxable year.
