Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateKansasIn Committee
SB 75: Establishing the education opportunity tax credit to provide an income tax credit for taxpayers with eligible dependent children who are not enrolled in public school.
Committee on Education
SB 75 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan25%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill would establish an income tax credit for taxpayers whose dependent children are not enrolled in public school, such as those in private school or homeschooling.
Who is affected
Families with school-aged children currently enrolled in non-public education, and potentially public school districts through reduced state funding.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
The bill involves potential revenue loss to the state, but specific amounts are not detailed in the available summary.
When it takes effect
The bill did not advance and died in committee.
Potential benefits
Provides tax relief for families choosing alternative education and increases parental choice in schooling.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential reduction in public education funding and unknown budgetary impact on state revenue.
What is still unknown
The specific dollar amount of the credit, eligibility requirements, and the method of verification for non-public enrollment status are unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Provides tax relief to households with private school tuition costs
- Reduces financial barriers for families choosing homeschooling
- Offers financial incentives for alternative educational paths
Risks
- Reduces total state tax revenue available for public infrastructure
- Potential negative impact on public school funding stability
- Increased administrative burden on state tax collection agencies
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Increases parental choice in K-12 education
- Supports access to diverse learning environments outside public systems
- Facilitates greater flexibility for homeschool families
Risks
- Potential to diminish resources available for public school students
- Risk of increasing educational inequality between districts
- Weakens the state's central support for public education institutions
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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