House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends R.S. 47:6301(C)(1)(d)(ii) to modify the income tax credit provisions for donations to school tuition organizations (STOs). The bill retains the existing requirement for the Department of Education to verify that students receiving scholarships from STOs were not enrolled in a public school in Louisiana on specific dates. However, it introduces an exemption for students enrolled in public elementary or secondary laboratory schools operated by public colleges or universities in the state, meaning that the verification requirement will not apply to these students.

The bill aims to streamline the process for certain students receiving scholarships, thereby potentially increasing access to educational opportunities without the burden of additional verification for those in laboratory schools. The proposed changes will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action if not signed.

Statutes affected:
HB910 Original: 47:6301(C)(1)