On Monday, the North Dakota House of Representatives moved forward with House Bill 1244, which proposes a $1,000 tax credit for each homeschooled child. While the bill garnered a significant 65-27 vote, it also raises questions about its beneficiaries, particularly for lower-income families who may not pay state income tax. With 5,602 children homeschooled in the state last year, lawmakers are debating whether this credit will effectively support all families or mainly aid those with higher incomes.
HB 1244
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-38 and a new subdivision to subsection 7 of section 57-38-30.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a home education income tax credit for qualified educational expenses; and to provide an effective date.
House Sponsors: Schatz (R, District 39), Henderson (R, District 15), Hendrix (R, District 10), Hoverson (R, District 3), D. Johnston (R, District 24), Marschall (R, District 16),
Senate Sponsors: Enget (R, District 2), Powers (R, District 46),
