The bill amends section 3310.032 of the Revised Code to establish a new income eligibility requirement for the EdChoice expansion scholarship program. Specifically, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, students will not be eligible for the scholarship if their family's federal adjusted gross income in the preceding tax year exceeds $500,000. This income threshold will be adjusted annually for inflation based on the consumer price index. The bill also outlines the process for certifying income eligibility, allowing parents or guardians to submit various forms of evidence to the department of education and workforce.

Additionally, the bill maintains provisions for scholarship awards, ensuring that students who receive a scholarship can continue to do so in subsequent years as long as they remain enrolled in a chartered nonpublic school, even if their family's income later exceeds the specified threshold. The existing section 3310.032 is repealed, indicating a complete overhaul of the previous regulations governing the EdChoice expansion scholarship program.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3310.032