Rep. Swalm’s School Choice Bill Clears Legislative Hurdle

DENVER—State Rep. Spencer Swalm, R-Centennial, today passed his school choice legislation, House Bill 1048, through the House Finance Committee on a 7 to 6 vote, with Democrats opposing the measure. Titled the “Quality Education and Budget Reduction Act,” Swalm’s legislation provides income tax credits to families who choose to send their children to private school or to homeschool them.

“Education is the most important priority for our future generations,” Swalm said. “Providing increased opportunities is a good way to put children’s education back into the hands of parents.”

The bill offers qualifying parents an income tax credit of approximately $3,400 if their children move from a public to a private school. Children already attending private school would not qualify for the income tax credit.

“This is a step in the right direction,” Swalm concluded. “Let’s empower Colorado’s parents and children to succeed.”

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