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SB 2148

Preschool and prekindergarten tax credit; expand for contributions to programs serving three-year-old children.

2025 Regular Session

Bill would expand Mississippi tax credits for preschool contributions to include three-year-old programs, but died in committee without advancing.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2148

Legislative bill overview

SB 2148 would have expanded Mississippi's existing preschool and prekindergarten tax credit to include contributions supporting programs serving three-year-old children. Previously, the tax credit applied only to programs serving older preschool-age children. The bill sought to broaden eligibility by lowering the age threshold for which taxpayers could claim credits for educational contributions.

Why is this important

Early childhood education, particularly for three-year-olds, is associated with long-term developmental and academic benefits. By expanding tax incentives for contributions to such programs, the bill aimed to increase private funding and accessibility to early learning opportunities in Mississippi, potentially reducing public education costs while improving school readiness. However, the bill died in committee, so this expansion did not advance.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to state revenue: Expanding the tax credit would reduce state tax collections, requiring either budget reallocation or identification of offsetting revenue sources
  • Equity concerns: Tax credit incentives primarily benefit higher-income taxpayers who have tax liability to claim credits against, potentially widening access gaps for lower-income families
  • Program quality and oversight: Extending credits to three-year-old programs requires clear standards for what qualifies, raising questions about regulatory oversight and accountability for credit-claiming entities

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

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