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February 18, 2004
Senate Bill 1280: Expanding the Scholarship Tax Credit
Sponsor:
Senators Anderson, Blendu, Harper, Martin, Verschoor, Weiers: Burns, Jarrett, Leff; Representative Stump.
Summary:
The AZ Scholarship tax credit currently only serves private schools. This bill would expand its scope.
Status:
| 02/02/2004 |  | SENATE FIRST READ |
| 02/03/2004 | | SECOND READ |
| 02/03/2004 | | ASSIGNED TO EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
| 02/03/2004 | | ASSIGNED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE |
| 02/03/2004 | | ASSIGNED TO RULES COMMITTEE |
| 02/09/2004 | | FINANCE COMMITTEE ACTION: DO PASS |
| 02/16/2004 | | EDUCATION COMMITTEE ACTION: HELD |
Action Requested:
- Please call Senator Toni Hellon, the Chair of the Education Committee, at 602-926-4326. Please say, "Please support SB 1280. Corporations pay taxes to support the public schools: please let them help support private schools, too."
- Please call Senator Albert Hale at 602-926-4323. Say, "Please vote for SB 1280. The Senate Finance Committee says Arizona can afford it. Make sure the Education Committee supports more options for Arizona children."
HSLDA's Position:
Support. This bill would give more power to parents to make educational choices for their children.
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