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The Credit Program Bill
Washington to join federal scholarship tax credit program
Requiring Washington state's participation in the federal tax credit program for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the state would let people claim a federal tax credit when they give money to scholarship groups, lowering their state tax bill.
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Supporters say the credit will spur more donations to scholarship groups, helping students pay for school; opponents warn that the credit cuts state tax revenue, which could hurt funding for public services, so the public should weigh the trade‑off now.
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The facts
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- Bill would require Washington to join a federal tax credit program for individual contributions to scholarship granting organizations.
- Sponsored by Rep. Jeremie Dufault (R).
- Referred to the Education Committee.
- Currently introduced with a first reading on January 13, 2026.
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