Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 869 — Education Improvement Scholarships tax credits; benefits & elig. requirements for disabled students.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

. Broadens eligibility criteria for students with a disability to include students with an Individualized Instructional Plan (IIP) attending a school for students with a disability licensed by the Department of Education and accredited by an agency approved by Virginia Council of Private Education. Under current law, only students who have obtained an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) may meet the criteria for the Education Improvement Scholarships tax credits program. The remaining criteria for students with a disability (residence in Virginia and family household income not more than 400 percent of the poverty level) would continue to apply regardless of whether the student had an IIP or an IEP.

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 869 clarify the eligibility criteria for Education Improvement Scholarships geared towards students with disabilities in Virginia. Specifically, it reaffirms that to qualify, a child must have either an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or an Individualized Instructional Plan (IIP), and their family income must be below 400% of the poverty guidelines. These changes enhance support for families navigating educational challenges, ensuring that assistance is available to those who need it most.

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869 Offered January 18, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-439.25 and 58.1-439.28 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Education Improvement Scholarships tax credits;
869 Senate Amendments in [ ] -- February 1, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-439.25 and 58.1-439.28 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Education Improvement Scholarships tax credits;
---------- Patron-- DeSteph ---------- Referred to Committee on Finance ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
---------- Patron Prior to Engrossment--Senator DeSteph ---------- Referred to Committee on Finance ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
The aggregate amount of scholarships provided to each student or eligible student with a disability for any single school year by all eligible scholarship foundations from eligible donations shall not exceed the lesser of (i) the actual qualified educational expenses of the student or eligible student with a disability or (ii) 100 percent of the per-pupil amount distributed to the local school division (in which the student resides) as the state's share of the standards of quality costs using the composite index of ability to pay as defined in the general appropriation act, or, for an eligible student with a disability, percent of the per pupil amount distributed to the local school division (in which the student resides) as the state's share of the standards of quality costs using the composite index of ability to pay as defined in the general appropriation act.
The aggregate amount of scholarships provided to each student or eligible student with a disability for any single school year by all eligible scholarship foundations from eligible donations shall not exceed the lesser of (i) the actual qualified educational expenses of the student or eligible student with a disability or (ii) 100 percent of the per-pupil amount distributed to the local school division (in which the student resides) as the state's share of the standards of quality costs using the composite index of ability to pay as defined in the general appropriation act, or, for an eligible student with a disability, 300 percent of the per pupil amount distributed to the local school division (in which the student resides) as the state's share of the standards of quality costs using the composite index of ability to pay as defined in the general appropriation act.
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That the provisions of this act shall not become effective unless an appropriation effectuating the purposes of this act is included in a general appropriation act passed in 2018 by the General Assembly that becomes law.
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Action History

  1. Left in Appropriations

  2. Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  3. Read first time

  4. Placed on Calendar

  5. Passed by for the day

  6. Printed as engrossed 18104469D-E

  7. Engrossed by Senate as amended SB869E

  8. Committee amendment agreed to

  9. Reading of amendment waived

  10. Read second time

  11. Referred to Committee on Finance

  12. Presented and ordered printed 18104469D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 869 do?
. Broadens eligibility criteria for students with a disability to include students with an Individualized Instructional Plan (IIP) attending a school for students with a disability licensed by the Department of Education and accredited by an agency approved by Virginia Council of Private Education. Under current law, only students who have obtained an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) may meet the criteria for the Education Improvement Scholarships tax credits program. The remaining criteria for students with a disability (residence in Virginia and family household income not more than 400 percent of the poverty level) would continue to apply regardless of whether the student had an IIP or an IEP.
Who sponsors SB 869?
SB 869 is sponsored by Bill DeSteph.
What is the current status of SB 869?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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