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The Private School Bill
Property tax credit for private school tuition proposed
Provide a property tax credit for the payment of nonpublic school tuition.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would let some families pay less in property taxes if they send their kids to private schools.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If this bill passes, it could help wealthy families save money but might shift costs to those who cannot afford private school.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill proposes a property tax credit for nonpublic school tuition.
- It has passed the House Committee on Appropriations.
- The bill is still moving through the legislature.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Al Novstrup (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- John Sjaarda (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Julie Auch (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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