…to 50 percent of the state’s average OEPP. Donations made to SGOs by individuals and corporations shall fund the scholarships. Those taxpayers may receive a 75 percent credit on their…
…evaluation, which was published in 2010. This random-assignment study followed students who applied for the scholarships: some who won the lottery and used their scholarships, some who won the lottery…
…use at least 90 percent of its donations for scholarships, with the remaining 10 percent available for administrative expenses. It cannot grant scholarships to only one school, allow donors to…
…for programs that make a difference in the lives of students. I will again support Opportunity Scholarships, giving tax credits to businesses that provide tuition-based scholarships for at-risk students to…
…percent of former McKay participants who have left the program said the McKay program should continue to be available for those who wish to use it. Another large survey found…
…McKay Only 26 FTC/Gardiner/Hope 21 McKay/Gardiner/Hope 8 Gardiner Only 7 McKay/Hope Gardiner/Hope Hope Only Non-Choice Schools 771 McKay = John M. McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program FTC =…
…as well as a provision that would have expanded eligibility for the McKay Scholarships for students with special needs to include students who hadn’t previously attended a district or charter…
…and increased scholarship values of the statewide Educational Choice Scholarship program and Cleveland Scholarship program. Increased scholarship values for the Income-Based Scholarships, Jon Peterson Scholarships for Students with Special Needs…
…of the Opportunity Scholarships Act. In 2024, Nebraska policymakers seek to both defend the program from a hostile ballot initiative, as well as expand choice options for Nebraska families. LB…