County board tables resolution urging Illinois to opt into federal scholarship tax-credit program after member concerns
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LaSalle County debated a resolution urging the state to adopt the federal scholarship tax-credit program but members expressed confusion about mechanics and potential impacts on public schools; the board voted to table the resolution for more information and to seek input from the regional office of education.
The LaSalle County Board considered a resolution April 9 urging the State of Illinois to opt into the federal scholarship tax-credit program. The measure had been tabled previously and was brought back for discussion.
Board members questioned the program’s mechanics and whether donations would go directly to specific schools. One member said from their reading of the law donors give to scholarship-granting organizations that then distribute funds, and expressed concern that donors could not earmark contributions to a named public school for the tax credit. Another member suggested inviting a representative from the regional office of education (ROE) to explain the program before the board takes a position.
After discussion a motion to table the resolution and seek additional information carried on a roll-call vote; the record shows the motion to table was adopted and the item will return to a future board meeting for further review.
