Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2468

Introduced
1/15/26  
Refer
1/15/26  
Report Pass
2/3/26  
Engrossed
2/12/26  
Refer
2/13/26  
Report Pass
3/6/26  
Enrolled
3/26/26  

Caption

Electing to participate in the federal tax credit for individual contributions to scholarship granting organizations and increasing the aggregate tax credit limit on the tax credit for low income students scholarship program.

Impact

The enactment of HB2468 will likely have a profound impact on the educational landscape in Kansas by increasing funding for scholarship programs. As more contributions will be incentivized through enhanced tax credits, schools and organizations that support low-income students may see a rise in resources to allocate towards educational expenses. This change can facilitate greater access to private education options and better support for families seeking alternate educational pathways beyond public school systems.

Summary

House Bill 2468 aims to enhance the existing scholarship programs for low-income students by allowing for increased tax credits for contributions to scholarship granting organizations. Specifically, it approves participation in the federal tax credit system starting in 2027, thereby making it easier for individuals to receive tax deductions for their contributions to these organizations. The bill proposes a significant change by raising the cap on the total available tax credits from $10 million to $15 million per year, reflecting an expansion of funding opportunities aimed at bolstering educational choices for low-income families.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB2468 appears to be largely positive among proponents who argue that it represents a necessary investment in education that empowers families to choose the best educational opportunities for their children. Educational advocates and some legislators believe that increased access to scholarship funds can significantly improve outcomes for low-income students. However, there may also be skepticism regarding the adequacy of public funding and concerns about the implications for public education funding, which could fuel opposing views.

Contention

The primary points of contention regarding HB2468 revolve around the potential implications it has for public education funding. Critics argue that increased reliance on tax credits for scholarships may divert financial resources away from public schools, thus undermining the quality of public education. Furthermore, some believe that the bill could disproportionately benefit families who are already financially stable enough to consider private education, raising questions about equity and access for the most disadvantaged students. This highlights an ongoing debate regarding the balance between public education funding and private schooling options.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SB2

Eliminating the income limit to qualify for the subtraction modification exempting social security benefits, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, citing the increased property tax homestead refund claim section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, decreasing the normal privilege tax rate, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district; providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund, reducing the state rate of tax on sales of food and food ingredients and modifying the percent credited to the state highway fund from revenue collected.

KS SB1

Modifying income tax rates for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the Kansas standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value for property tax valuation purposes, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund and abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund.

KS HB2003

Establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, modifying the definition of household income and increasing the appraised value threshold for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased property tax claims and citing the section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value, providing for certain exclusions from the prohibition of paying taxes under protest after a valuation notice appeal and providing four prior years' values on the annual valuation notice.

KS SB8

Exempting the sale of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition, firearm safes and firearm safety devices from the retatilers' sales tax.

KS SB6

Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of electricity to residential premises by municipally owned or operated utilities.

KS SCR1604

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property mobile homes.

KS SB7

Authorizing federally licensed firearm dealers, in addition to county sheriffs, to receive applications for concealed carry licenses and forward such applications to the attorney general, prohibiting sheriffs from assessing any fee related to application services and allowing dealers to assess a fee related to application services not to exceed $20.

KS HB2004

Authorizing counties to propose an earnings tax for ballot question.

KS SCR1603

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for residential property.

KS SB5

Authorizing counties to impose an earnings tax.

Similar Bills

NJ S1027

"Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to taxpayers contributing to scholarships for low-income children.

NJ A1578

"Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to taxpayers contributing to scholarships for low-income children.

NV AB441

Revises provisions governing the Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program. (BDR 32-6)

NV AB364

Revises provisions governing the Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program. (BDR 34-1082)

NJ S2320

Establishes Jersey Strong Public Service Scholarship Program.

NJ A2534

Establishes Jersey Strong Public Service Scholarship Program.

AZ HB2832

STOs; ESAs; student eligibility

NV AB599

Revises provisions governing the Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program. (BDR 34-1157)