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Bill would create refundable tax credit for K–12 education expenses; public‑education groups warn of diversion
Summary
Sen. Jeremy Trebas proposed a refundable tax credit of up to $1,250 for qualifying K–12 education expenses paid by parents, guardians or teachers, effective for tax years beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
Senator Jeremy Trebas opened the SB 549 hearing by saying the bill would provide a refundable income‑tax credit up to $1,250 for qualifying primary and secondary education expenses paid by parents, guardians or teachers. The credit would apply to a wide set of expenses, including tuition, textbooks, therapies, supplies and tuition for private and home education; the bill sets an applicability date of tax years beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
Proponents included the Montana Family Foundation and representatives of parent and school‑choice groups, who argued the credit helps families and teachers who currently pay out of…
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