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Senate approves tax-credit funded scholarship for students with disabilities after heated debate
Summary
The Utah Senate narrowly approved SB 177, a special-needs scholarship financed by a capped corporate tax-credit program intended to expand options for students with disabilities; supporters called it a targeted tool for families, while opponents warned of limited guardrails and up to $12 million in foregone revenue.
The Utah Senate passed Senate Bill 177 on the floor after an extended debate over accountability and cost, sending the measure to the House for consideration. The bill establishes a corporate tax-credit-funded scholarship program intended to expand and sustain scholarships for students with disabilities and is capped at $12 million in tax credits in its initial year.
Supporters, led by sponsor Senator Fillmore, said the program is designed to preserve and grow an existing scholarship model and to provide parents more options for children with specialized needs. "How can we…
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