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HB 3684

Schools; repealer; Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Melissa Provenzano

HB 3684 repeals Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit program, eliminating tax credits for donations to private school scholarship organizations.

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 3684

Legislative bill overview

HB 3684 is a repealer bill that eliminates Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit program. The bill removes the statutory authority for this tax credit mechanism, effectively ending the program's legal basis. The legislation was introduced by Representative Melissa Provenzano and is currently under review in the appropriations committees.

Why is this important

The Parental Choice Tax Credit is a mechanism that allows taxpayers to receive tax credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations that fund private school tuition and educational expenses. Eliminating this program would affect both families using private school scholarships and the fiscal impact on state revenues. This represents a significant policy shift regarding school choice and how Oklahoma structures education funding alternatives.

Potential points of contention

  • Impact on private school access: Families currently relying on tax credit-funded scholarships would lose this funding source, potentially reducing private school enrollment or affordability for lower-income families
  • Fiscal implications: The state would recoup lost tax credits, but this must be weighed against potential shifts in education demand and funding needs
  • School choice philosophy: The repeal reflects disagreement about whether tax-funded private school choice programs align with public education priorities and state educational goals

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

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