Scored 4/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The School Credit Bill
Oklahoma expands school tax credit for parents
Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act; expanding scope of scholarships while participating in the program. Effective date.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the bill would let parents claim a tax credit for private school scholarships, lowering their taxes but cutting state revenue.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Families could get more help paying for private schools, but the state would lose money that might mean higher taxes or fewer services for everyone.
Take action
Add your name. At 100 signatures we compile this petition and deliver it to the office — and every signer gets a message to send their own representatives.
0 of 100 in‑district signatures
Step 1 · Pick your position
Step 2 · Add your name
Sign in to oppose this billPicking a side above doesn't sign anything yet — a free account records your name on the petition and keeps it one signature per person. We'll bring you straight back here with your choice saved.
The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill expands the scope of scholarships for parents.
- Provides a tax credit to parents who use the program.
- Introduced in Oklahoma Senate as SB472.
- Sponsored by Sen. Micheal Bergstrom and Rep. Mark Lepak.
- Referred to, then withdrawn from, the Revenue and Taxation committee.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
Want to see how your representatives voted on this? Find your reps →
In the news
Scanning the news for this bill…
Headlines gathered from across the news, starting points to explore, not endorsements. Always read the official text before acting.
Sources
Read it yourself: the official bill and records.
This bill is in the Oklahoma Bill Book 2026
The best and worst Oklahoma bills of 2026, one page each — our take on the left, the bill on the right, and room for your notes. No email needed.
Get the free PDF →