School Choice Bills Updated Here: H 93 and SB 1025

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2/5/2025

House Bill 93 (HB 93) – Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit

Summary:

B 93 proposes the establishment of the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit, allowing parents to claim a refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 per eligible student for qualified educational expenses.he bill also introduces the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit Advance Payment Fund to assist lower-income families by providing advance payments for these expenses.he aim is to empower parents in directing their children's education by alleviating financial barriers.

Senate Bill 1025 (SB 1025) – Empowering Parents Grant Program and Red Tape Reduction

Summary:

B 1025 seeks to enhance educational opportunities by amending existing laws to establish the Idaho Public Education Red Tape Reduction Program, revising provisions of the Empowering Parents Grant Program, and updating enrollment measurement criteria. The bill aims to streamline administrative processes, reduce unnecessary reporting requirements for public schools, and provide grants to parents for educational expenses, thereby promoting greater flexibility and support within Idaho's education system.

Legislative Progress:

  • HB 93: his bill has successfully passed out of the Revenue and Taxation Committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation and is now filed for its second reading in the House.

  • SB 1025: he bill has been read a second time in the Senate and is now filed for its third reading.

    We will continue to monitor the progress of these bills and provide updates as they move through the legislative process.