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HB1149Introduced in the House

Pre-kindergarten care SGO tax credit.

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Dave Heine, District 85

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Pre-kindergarten care SGO tax credit. Establishes an early childhood scholarship tax credit for contributions made to a scholarship granting organization that conducts a program to provide scholarships for children who attend a qualified early child care provider. Provides that the amount of the credit is equal to 50% of the amount of the contribution. Limits the total amount of tax credits awarded in a state fiscal year to not more than $100,000,000. Requires the department of education (department) to certify early childhood scholarship granting organizations that meet certain criteria. Requires qualified early childhood scholarship granting organizations to enter into an agreement with the department. Specifies conditions that must be included in the agreement. Provides that a school corporation that operates an early childhood education program may not limit consideration for participation in the program solely to those residing within the school district.

Where it stands

Representative Smaltz added as coauthor

January 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Coauthored by Representatives McGuire, O'Brien, Heaton

  2. Authored by Representative Heine

  3. First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means

  4. Representative Heaton removed as coauthor

  5. Representative Smaltz added as coauthor

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