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Students and advocates urge sales-tax exemption for required college course materials
Summary
House Finance heard testimony Feb. 7 on House Bill 1751, which would exempt required course materials sold to enrolled students at institutions of higher education. Staff described eligibility rules and a preliminary fiscal estimate; dozens of students and student organizations testified in support.
House Finance on Feb. 7 held a public hearing on House Bill 1751, which would create a sales-and-use tax exemption for required course materials purchased by students enrolled at institutions of higher education.
Christina King, staff to the committee, described the bill’s eligibility requirements: the student must present valid student identification or other proof of student status and proof of enrollment in the course at the time of purchase; qualifying sellers include campus bookstores affiliated with the institution, online vendors designated by the institution, or other retailers that verify enrollment and course-material requirements. Institutions covered are state universities, regional…
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