Governor Stitt Celebrates Final Passage of Transformative School Choice Bill

Governor Kevin Stitt today celebrated final passage of HB 1934, the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act, in the House of Representatives by a vote total of 61-31.

"Today is a major victory for parents and students across the state," said Governor Stitt. "With the House’s action today, we have made transformative change to improve education outcomes for Oklahoma students. I am grateful to all members of the Legislature who have stood with parents and gotten school choice across the finish line."

In his 2023 State of the State address, Governor Stitt iterated his support for an expansive school choice solution, saying in part: "Every child deserves a quality education that fits their unique needs, regardless of economic status or background."

Specifically, the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act provides the following amount for parents who choose to send their child to a private or charter school outside of their zip code-assigned public school:

$7,500 per student in households earning under $75,000 annually;

$7,000 per student in households earning between $75,000 - $100,000 annually;

$6,500 per student in households earning between $150,000 - $225,000 annually;

$6,000 per student in households earning between $225,000 - $250,000 annually; and,

$5,000 per student in households earning over $250,000 annually.

HB 1934 also provides $1,000 per child for parents who choose to homeschool.

The bill now sits in the House of Representatives until it is sent to Governor Stitt's desk for his signature.