INTRODUCED
HB 1787 -- Income Tax: Gifts to Public Schools and Libraries
Co-Sponsors: Auer, May (108), Davis (63), Dougherty
This bill establishes 2 income tax credits for gifts to public
schools and libraries.
The first authorizes an income tax credit for cash donations to
be used by schools to purchase books, materials, computers, or
Internet services or for donations of new books, new equipment,
or Internet services to maintain or update libraries in school
districts. The credit will be equal to 50% of the donation with
a maximum of $10,000. The amount of credits statewide is
limited to $5 million.
The second authorizes an income tax credit for cash donations to
be used by schools to hire a certified librarian. The credit
will be equal to 25% of the donation with a maximum of $10,000.
The amount of credits statewide is limited to $5 million.
Both credits are not refundable and must be certified through
the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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