Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2449: Establishes the "Missouri Parental Choice Tax Credit Act" relating to a tax credit for certain educational expenses
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 135, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a tax credit for certain educational expenses. Section A. Chapter 135, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 135.721, to read as follows: 135.721. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Missouri Parental Choice Tax Credit Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Eligible education expenses", in a given tax year, the following costs a qualified taxpayer incurs for the educational needs of a qualified student who is enrolled in and attends a qualified.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 135, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a tax credit for certain educational expenses. Section A. Chapter 135, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 135.721, to read as follows: 135.721. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Missouri Parental Choice Tax Credit Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Eligible education expenses", in a given tax year, the following costs a qualified taxpayer incurs for the educational needs of a qualified student who is enrolled in and attends a qualified (b) Textbooks; (c) Curriculum as defined under section 166.700; (d) Other instructional materials including, but not limited to, computer software, supplemental materials, or associated online instruction; (e) Fees for nationally standardized norm-referenced achievement tests, advanced placement examinations, or any examinations related to college or university admission; (f) Tutoring services; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB 2449 (g) Fees for summer education programs and specialized after-school education programs; (h) Services provided by a qualified school including, but not limited to, individual classes and extracurricular programs; (i) Computer hardware …