By PHILLIP RAWLS
Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama officials are
trying to figure out how much private school tax credits might cost the
state if the governor is allowed to sign them into law.
A proponent, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh,
estimates the credits could be $50 million annually, based on a similar
program in Arizona.
An opponent, the Alabama Association of School
Boards, says the credits could be as much as $300 million, based on 100%
of students in failing schools participating. But no one expects that
level of participation.
The Legislature has approved the credits, but the
Alabama Education Association is suing over the legislation. A judge has
blocked the governor from signing the bill, and the Alabama Supreme
Court is considering whether to lift the judge's order.
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