Educational Income Tax Credit

Conservatives Launch Drive to Get it Passed

Ft. Hamilton Station, NY – Conservative Party State Chairman, Michael R. Long, launched the Party’s initiative, today, to pass legislation this session to enact an educational income tax credit for all parents who have children in kindergarten through the last year of high school.

“The Conservative Party, has on its website (www.cpnys.org) a petition for people to sign and return to the Conservative Party calling for the passage of S.1939A – Golden/A. 8203A – Lopez which would allow up to a $3500 income tax credit for expenses incurred for the education of children. Expenses would include necessary materials for those who home school, tuition at non-public schools, tutoring or even a computer if it is required,” said Long.

“Unlike other past proposals, the bill as written, complies with the United States Supreme Court’s belief that the U. S. Constitution allows for an educational tax credit since it is not a specific dollar amount to a specific school,” Long stated.

“Educational choice is extremely important to today’s parents. Many parents would prefer to send their children to a non-public school or home school them, but simply cannot afford to do so. This bill, when enacted, will give parents the ability to claim an income tax credit for some of the costs involved in giving their children the best quality education they can,” continued Long.

People are encouraged to download the petition from the website or call 718-921-2158 for copies of the petition if they do not have access to a computer. Chairmen around the state will also have copies for distribution.

“For far too long, New York parents have struggled in giving their children the best education possible, when enacted, this bill will help to ease the financial burden,” Long concluded.

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Download and Sign our Petition to Pass Educational Income Tax Credit