Florida Republican Files Bill to Expand Corporate Tax Credit Scholarships
A Democrat legislator from Florida called for more oversight into McCay scholarships in light of significant fraud. This weeks, two republicans are looking to expand another way for those same private schools to get their hands on taxpayer dollars. From News Service Florida
House Republican has filed a proposal that would expand a program that offers corporate tax credits to help pay for low-income children to attend private schools. Rep. Richard Corcoran, R-New Port Richey, filed a bill (HB 859) Friday that would increase the amount of tax credits allowed in the program to $250 million and also lift some eligibility requirements for children. The maximum amount of credits during the 2011-12 fiscal year is $175 million, according to information on the
