New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A11639 — Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to help entities to elect to participate in the federal tax credit for elementary and secondary scholarships

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced July 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

This bill helps entities participate in a federal tax credit for educational scholarships.

The bill requires the commissioner of taxation and finance to assist entities in opting into a federal tax credit for scholarships for elementary and secondary education. This aims to facilitate access to the Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may have increased access to scholarships for their children's education.

Summary

Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to help entities to elect to participate in the federal tax credit for elementary and secondary scholarships known as the Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025.

Bill Text

Action History

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does A11639 do?
Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to help entities to elect to participate in the federal tax credit for elementary and secondary scholarships known as the Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025.
Who sponsors A11639?
A11639 is sponsored by Lester Chang.
What is the current status of A11639?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced July 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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