Bill increasing tax credits for private schools defeated at end of session

Legislation that would have increased the proceeds from state tax credits available to private schools died a quiet death late in the just-completed 2024 session.The proposal to increase the tax credits available through the Children’s Promise Act was defeated in the 52-member Senate with 21 yes votes and 16 no votes. Since the proposal dealt with taxation, it needed a three-fifths majority to pass.Since 2020, private schools have been receiving money through the tax credits with limited