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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to establishing the school uniform tax credit not to exceed two hundred dollars, for all expenses related to the purchase of uniforms required by a school's dress code policy for students in kindergarten through the twelfth grade
Purpose or general idea of bill
To authorize a tax credit for expenses related to the purchase of school uniforms.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill amends Section 606 of the tax law by adding a new subsection. The new subsection shall allow for a two hundred dollar tax credit for expenses related to the purchase of school uniform's where articles of clothing and/or footwear are required as part of the school's dress code policy.
Justification
The expenses of proper fitting clothing for children from K through 12 is an extreme one. This bill seeks to address that expense by allowing for an annual $200 tax credit for school uniforms.
Prior legislative history
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS : $16 million in SFY 2008-2009, and $65 million when fully annualized.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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