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SB 1318

Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ana Maria Rodriguez

SB 1318 modifies Florida's Tax Credit Scholarship Program, adjusting business tax credits for education donations with implications for school choice funding and state revenue.

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Bill Summary · SB 1318

Legislative bill overview

SB 1318 modifies Florida's Tax Credit Scholarship Program, which allows businesses to receive tax credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations that provide educational assistance to students. The bill adjusts the program's parameters, though specific modifications require examination of the full text to detail exact changes to funding caps, eligibility criteria, or operational mechanics.

Why is this important

Florida's Tax Credit Scholarship Program is a major education funding mechanism affecting thousands of students and businesses statewide. Changes to this program directly impact school choice availability, education funding distribution, and business tax liability, making it consequential for education policy and state revenue.

Potential points of contention

  • Education funding philosophy: Debate over whether tax credits for private scholarships should reduce public school funding or represent supplementary educational options
  • Program expansion vs. fiscal impact: Tension between expanding scholarship access and the state revenue cost of increased tax credits
  • Accountability and oversight: Questions about transparency, fraud prevention, and ensuring donated funds effectively reach intended students

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

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