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SB 252

Expanding the tax credit for low income students scholarship program act to allow certain high school students and students eligible to be enrolled in certain school districts to be eligible for scholarships, increasing the tax credit for contributions and the aggregate tax credit limit, providing for aggregate tax credit increases under certain conditions and providing for program administration by the state treasurer.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SB 252 expands Kansas's tax credit scholarship program to high school students, increases tax credit amounts and caps, potentially redirecting public school funding toward private education options.

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Bill Summary · SB 252

Legislative bill overview

SB 252 expands Kansas's existing tax credit scholarship program to include high school students and students in specific school districts who were previously ineligible. The bill increases both individual tax credits for contributions and the overall aggregate cap for the program, with provisions for further increases under certain conditions.

Why is this important

Tax credit scholarship programs use private donations to fund educational alternatives, potentially affecting school choice options and public school funding. Expanding eligibility and increasing the credit amounts could significantly increase participation and redirect education funding, with cascading effects on both public and private school enrollments across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact on public schools: Expanded eligibility may increase student transfers to private schools, potentially reducing per-pupil funding for public school districts
  • Tax revenue trade-off: Larger tax credits mean less state revenue, raising questions about funding priorities and whether educational expansion justifies reduced government revenue
  • Equity concerns: Tax credit scholarships may primarily benefit families with higher incomes and tax liability, potentially widening educational access gaps despite targeting "low-income" students
  • Program accountability: Increasing aggregate limits without clear performance metrics or oversight standards may reduce transparency in how scholarship funds are used

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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