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119th Congress
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SENATES. 4297· 119th Congress

Block Tax Breaks for Private School Funding

Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act

Sponsor
Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
Introduced
Apr 15, 2026
Last Action
Apr 15, 2026
Passage
18%
Introduced
Apr 15, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed policy specifics unavailable — bill just introduced, official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Based on title: likely restricts tax deductions, credits, or other tax breaks that funnel public money toward private school tuition or operations.
  • Would preserve tax dollars for public K-12 schools instead of allowing them to subsidize private alternatives.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Public school advocates win: keeps federal tax revenue dedicated to public systems rather than reducing it through private-school tax incentives.
  • Families using private schools or education savings accounts lose tax benefits they currently claim; potentially raises their out-of-pocket costs.
  • Low-income families affected most — they depend on public schools and could see less funding if tax revenue shrinks.
  • 34 cosponsors suggest Democratic support; awaits Finance Committee analysis of exact revenue impact and scope.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced April 15, 2026 and referred to Senate Finance Committee — now awaiting formal review and hearing.
  • Next step: committee debate, amendment proposals, and vote on whether to advance to full Senate floor.
  • Contact your senator's office to share your position — Finance Committee staff track constituent input during review.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Apr 15, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Apr 15, 2026Introduced in Senate