Vetoed by Governor Andy Beshear

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes public tax credits to charter schools.

Highlights:

• Establishes public tax credits to charter schools via career readiness education applications using proportionate per pupil basis and multiplying the funds based on a fraction of the average daily attendance (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes a local school board or district to approve or deny charter school applications from students living within the set boundary of its district (Sec. 1).

• Requires local school boards and districts record student enrollment and attendance in a manner necessary to remain in compliance with the program requirements (Sec. 1).

• Establishes a food program for students to provide free and reduced-price meals to students that qualify under federal guidelines for the National School Lunch Program (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes public tax credits to charter schools.

Highlights:

• Establishes public tax credits to charter schools via career readiness education applications using proportionate per pupil basis and multiplying the funds based on a fraction of the average daily attendance (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes a local school board or district to approve or deny charter school applications from students living within the set boundary of its district (Sec. 1).

• Requires local school boards and districts record student enrollment and attendance in a manner necessary to remain in compliance with the program requirements (Sec. 1).

• Establishes a food program for students to provide free and reduced-price meals to students that qualify under federal guidelines for the National School Lunch Program (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text