Bill Text: CA AB943 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Corporation Tax Law: credits: K-12 education programs and scholarships.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2014-01-21 - From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). [AB943 Detail]
Download: California-2013-AB943-Amended.html
BILL NUMBER: AB 943 AMENDED
BILL TEXT
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JANUARY 6, 2014
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Nestande
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
An act to add and repeal Sections 1705.83, 17053.84,
23683, and 23684 23691 and 23692 of the Revenue
and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately,
tax levy.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 943, as amended, Nestande. Income taxes: credits:
qualified scholarships: qualified programs.
Corporation Tax Law: credits: K-12 education programs and
scholarships.
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation
Tax Law allow allows various credits
against the taxes tax imposed by that
law.
This bill, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1,
2013, 2015, and before January 1,
2017, 2020, would allow a credit
against the taxes tax imposed under
those laws that law for monetary
contributions to nonprofit organizations to fund qualified
scholarships for specified pupils for transportation
costs or to attend private schools, as defined, or to fund
grants for qualified K-12 education
innovative programs relating to science, technology,
engineering, and math literacy, and the arts for private,
public , and charter schools, as defined.
This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: no.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. This act shall be known and may be
cited as the Education Investment Incentives Act.
SEC. 2. The Legislature finds and declares the
following:
(a) Providing tax incentives to encourage private investments for
the common good is sound public policy.
(b) Expanding educational opportunities and improving the quality
and access of educational services within the state are valid public
purposes that the Legislature may promote using its sovereign power
to determine tax policy.
(c) Creative tax policy can inspire greater charitable
contributions and public-private partnerships that ensure additional
resources for the education of all children in California.
(d) Encouraging voluntary support for education, without prejudice
for or against any state-sanctioned educational enterprise promotes
the state's interest and common good in providing the highest quality
education to all children in the state.
(e) At a time when fiscal realities challenging California school
communities demand innovative ways to deliver vital education
services to public and private pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to
12, inclusive, charitable giving for educational purposes should be
stimulated.
SEC. 3. Section 23691 is added to the
Revenue and Taxation Code , to read:
23691. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1,
2015, and before January 1, 2020, there shall be allowed as a credit
against the "tax," as defined in Section 23036, an amount equal to
50 percent of a monetary contribution provided by a taxpayer to a
nonprofit education improvement organization to fund a qualified
grant for a K-12 education innovative program for pupils attending
private, public, or charter schools.
(b) For purposes of this section:
(1) "Charter school" means a California school established
pursuant to Part 26.8 (commencing with Section 47600) of Division 4
of Title 2 of the Education Code providing elementary or high school
education that is located in an eligible school attendance area, as
defined in Section 1113 of the federal Elementary and Secondary
Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 6301 et seq.).
(2) "Education improvement organization (EIO)" means a charitable
institution in this state organized and operated as any of the
following type of institution: (A) art museum, (B) science center,
(C) institution of higher education, (D) districtwide educational
enrichment program, or (E) any other organization with the primary
purpose to provide monetary support to a K-12 education innovative
program, that meets all of the following requirements:
(i) Contributes at least 80 percent of the qualified grants to a
California public or private school for funding K-12 education
innovative programs.
(ii) (I) Does not have a person that has been convicted of any sex
offense as defined in Section 44010 of the Education Code
supervising or assisting a pupil participating in a K-12 education
innovative program.
(II) For the purposes of this section, a plea or verdict of
guilty, a finding of guilt by a court in a trial without jury, or a
conviction following a plea of nolo contendere shall be deemed to be
a conviction.
(iii) Requires each employee or volunteer, whether prospective or
current, who will directly and personally supervise or assist any
pupil to comply with the provisions of Section 44237 of the Education
Code in order to ascertain whether the prospective or current
employee or volunteer has been convicted of any sex offense as
defined in Section 44010 of the Education Code.
(iv) Applied to receive a qualified grant with the Franchise Tax
Board.
(3) "Nonprofit" means an organization that meets all of the
following requirements:
(A) Is formed as any of the following:
(i) A nonprofit public benefit corporation described in Part 2
(commencing with Section 5110) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the
Corporations Code.
(ii) A nonprofit religious corporation described in Part 4
(commencing with Section 9110) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the
Corporations Code.
(iii) Any other charitable corporation, as defined by Section
12582.1 of the Government Code.
(iv) A duly authorized foreign nonprofit corporation that has
complied with all registration requirements under Section 6910 of,
and Chapter 21 (commencing with Section 2100) of Division 1 of Title
1 of, the Corporations Code.
(B) Is an organization exempt from federal income tax as an
organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code.
(4) (A) "Qualified grant" means a grant that does all the
following:
(i) Includes guidelines that detail what specific programs may be
funded by the grant moneys.
(ii) Limits the amount of grant moneys that may be used for
administration or overhead costs.
(iii) Is included on a list created by the State Department of
Education pursuant to subdivision (i).
(B) A qualified grant may include cash payments to a California
private, public, or charter school to carry on a K-12 education
innovative program or may include costs incurred by an EIO in
providing a program to, or in conjunction with, a California private,
public, or charter school.
(5) "K-12 education innovative program" means instruction,
programs, or other activities in science, technology, engineering,
and math learning, or the visual and performing arts for a private,
public, or charter school with a kindergarten or any grades 1 to 12,
inclusive, that involve one or more of the following:
(A) An advanced academic or similar program that is not part of
the regular program of a private, public, or charter school, but
enhances the curriculum of the school.
(B) A creative focus or delivery, including Internet-based and
distance learning technologies, methodology, or skill training that
enriches the academic program of the school.
(C) An integration of out-of-school time programs, offered before
or after school hours, on weekends, as a summer program, or as a
year-round program, that reinforces learning in the areas of science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics, or visual and performing
arts education of the curriculum year round.
(D) A cocurricular activity for pupils that is an elected
educational activity that supplements education, including, but not
limited to, gifted programs, visual and performing arts, academic
clubs, and educational field trips.
(6) "Private school" means a person, firm, association,
partnership, or corporation offering or conducting private school
instruction in the State of California that meets all of the
following requirements:
(A) Is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges or an affiliated organization.
(B) Has filed a current private school affidavit with the State
Department of Education in accordance with Section 33190 of the
Education Code.
(C) Complies with applicable provisions of the Health and Safety
Code.
(D) Complies with applicable provisions of the Fair Employment and
Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3
of Title 2 of the Government Code).
(E) Utilizes background checks in connection with hiring all
school employees, consistent with the standards set forth in
subdivision (a) of Section 44237 of the Education Code.
(7) "Public school" means any California day or evening
elementary, middle, junior high, or high school established by
statute or by municipal or district authority that is located in an
eligible school attendance area, as defined in Section 1113 of the
federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 6301
et seq.).
(c) The amount of the credit shall not exceed 50 percent of the
"tax" of the taxpayer for a taxable year.
(d) The taxpayer shall receive a certification by the Franchise
Tax Board upon determining that the contribution meets the
requirements of this section and shall apply with the Franchise Tax
Board to receive a credit.
(e) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds
the "tax," the excess may be carried over to reduce the "tax" in the
following year, and succeeding five years if necessary, until the
credit is exhausted.
(f) This credit shall be in lieu of any other credit or deduction
that the taxpayer may otherwise claim pursuant to this part with
respect to a monetary contribution described in subdivision (a).
(g) This credit shall be claimed on a timely filed original
return.
(h) (1) The aggregate amount of credits allowed under this section
and Section 23692 shall not exceed fifty million dollars
($50,000,000) for each calendar year.
(2) The allocation of credits shall be on a first-come,
first-serve basis.
(3) The Legislature may increase the amount in paragraph (1).
(i) The Franchise Tax Board and the State Department of Education
shall administer this credit.
(1) The Franchise Tax Board shall perform all of the following:
(A) Promulgate rules and regulations as necessary or appropriate
to implement this credit.
(B) Establish application forms and procedures.
(C) Track credits claimed.
(D) Post aggregate totals of the credits claimed on the Internet
Web site of the Franchise Tax Board.
(E) Determine when the aggregate total of credits reaches fifty
million dollars ($50,000,000).
(F) Certify that the contributions meet the requirements of this
section.
(2) The State Department of Education shall do the following:
(A) Adopt rules necessary to determine whether the following meet
the requirements of this section:
(i) An EIO.
(ii) A private school.
(iii) A contribution.
(B) Submit a list of eligible ESOs that comply with the
requirements of this section to the Franchise Tax Board annually by
March 15.
(j) Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of
Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code shall not apply to the
guidelines or regulations adopted pursuant to this section.
(k) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1,
2020, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 4. Section 23692 is added to the
Revenue and Taxation Code , to read:
23692. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1,
2015, and before January 1, 2020, there shall be allowed as a credit
against the "tax," as defined in Section 23036, an amount equal to
50 percent of the monetary contribution provided by a taxpayer to a
nonprofit education scholarship organization to fund qualified K-12
education scholarships for a specified pupil to attend private school
or to fund partial or full payments of fees associated with the
general costs of transportation to attend a private, public, or
charter school.
(b) For purposes of this section:
(1) "Education scholarship organization (ESO)" means a charitable
institution in this state that meets the following:
(A) Is organized and operated with the primary purpose of
providing qualified K-12 education scholarships to pupils attending a
private school in California.
(B) (i) Allocates at least 80 percent of contributions for which a
credit is claimed for qualified K-12 education scholarships for ESOs
with three or more years of audits.
(ii) Allocates at least 90 percent of contributions for which a
credit is claimed for qualified K-12 education scholarships for ESOs
with less than three years of audits.
(C) Makes qualified K-12 education scholarships available for
pupils from more than one school.
(D) Retains data on the progress of the pupils participating in
qualified K-12 education scholarships on nationally available
norm-referenced tests to evaluate the program's efficacy.
(E) Submits to the Franchise Tax Board financial and compliance
audit reports performed by a certified public accountant.
(F) Submits to the State Department of Education quarterly reports
on the number of qualified K-12 education scholarship recipients and
the schools that the recipients attend.
(G) Applies to participate in this credit program with the
Franchise Tax Board.
(2) "Nonprofit" means an organization that meets all of the
following requirements:
(A) Is formed as any of the following:
(i) A nonprofit public benefit corporation described in Part 2
(commencing with Section 5110) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the
Corporations Code.
(ii) A nonprofit religious corporation described in Part 4
(commencing with Section 9110) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the
Corporations Code.
(iii) Any other charitable corporation, as defined by Section
12582.1 of the Government Code.
(iv) A duly authorized foreign nonprofit corporation that has
complied with the registration requirements under Section 6910 of,
and Chapter 21 (commencing with Section 2100) of Division 1 of Title
1 of, the Corporations Code.
(B) Is an organization exempt from federal income tax as an
organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code.
(2) "Qualified K-12 education scholarship" means either of the
following:
(A) An award of tuition assistance amounting to at least 65
percent of the basic state per-pupil funding, or a private school's
actual tuition and fees, whichever is less, that meets all of the
following requirements:
(i) An initial K-12 education scholarship shall be awarded to a
specified pupil who attended a public or charter school the previous
year or is entering transitional kindergarten through grade 1.
(ii) May be renewed at the request of the specified pupil for each
school year until graduation from high school.
(iii) Shall be portable and follow the specified pupil from one
school to another.
(iv) Shall be provided to a private school of the specified pupil'
s choosing under the following conditions:
(I) Each ESO shall establish criteria for granting scholarships
that meet the requirements of this section.
(II) The pupil receiving the assistance shall remain a specified
pupil.
(III) The specified pupil shall attend a private school.
(IV) The specified pupil shall remain enrolled and in attendance
at the private school throughout the school year unless excused by
the applicable program for illness or other good cause.
(V) The specified pupil and a parent or legal guardian of the
specified pupil shall comply with all applicable policies of the
private school.
(VI) A parent or legal guardian of the specified pupil shall
ensure that the pupil has reliable transportation to and from the
applicable program.
(B) Financial assistance for a specified pupil to partially or
fully pay for the fees associated with the general costs of
transportation to attend a private, public, or charter school.
(3) "Specified pupil" means a minor who has applied for a K-12
education scholarship and who meets any of the following
requirements:
(A) Is a pupil with special needs who has been identified by a
school district as having a disability under the federal Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.).
(B) Is a pupil within foster care who has been placed in a foster
care system within the State of California at any time prior to
graduating high school.
(i) A specified pupil in this subparagraph is not required to be
previously enrolled in a public school or charter school to
participate.
(ii) A specified pupil remains eligible for a scholarship until he
or she graduates from high school or leaves the foster care program.
(4) "Private school" means a person, firm, association,
partnership, or corporation offering or conducting private school
instruction in the State of California on the elementary or high
school level, that meets all of the following requirements:
(A) Is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges or an affiliated organization.
(B) Has filed a current private school affidavit with the State
Department of Education in accordance with Section 33190 of the
Education Code.
(C) Complies with applicable provisions of the Health and Safety
Code.
(D) Complies with applicable provisions of the Fair Employment and
Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3
of Title 2 of the Government Code).
(E) Utilizes background checks in connection with hiring all
school employees, consistent with the standards set forth in
subdivision (a) of Section 44237 of the Education Code.
(F) Requires a specified pupil to take a nationally available
norm-referenced test.
(G) Has obtained, if it has been in operation for less than three
years, a surety bond or letter of credit in an amount equal to the
value of the education scholarship payments for one quarter.
(c) The amount of the credit shall not exceed 50 percent of the
"tax" of the taxpayer for a taxable year.
(d) The taxpayer shall receive a certification by the Franchise
Tax Board upon a determination that the contribution meets the
requirements of this section and shall apply with the Franchise Tax
Board to receive a credit.
(e) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds
the "tax," the excess may be carried over to reduce the "tax" in the
following year, and succeeding five years if necessary, until the
credit is exhausted.
(f) This credit shall be in lieu of any other credit or deduction
that the taxpayer may otherwise claim pursuant to this part with
respect to a monetary contribution described in subdivision (a).
(g) This credit shall be claimed on a timely filed original
return.
(h) (1) The aggregate amount of credits allowed under this section
and Section 23691 shall not exceed fifty million dollars
($50,000,000) for each calendar year.
(2) The allocation of credits shall be on a first-come,
first-serve basis.
(3) The Legislature may increase the amount in paragraph (1).
(i) The Franchise Tax Board and the State Department of Education
shall administer this credit.
(1) The Franchise Tax Board shall perform all of the following:
(A) Promulgate rules and regulations as necessary or appropriate
to implement this credit.
(B) Establish application forms and procedures.
(C) Track credits claimed.
(D) Post aggregate totals of the credits claimed on the Internet
Web site of the Franchise Tax Board.
(E) Determine when the aggregate total of the credits reaches
fifty million dollars ($50,000,000).
(F) Certify that the contributions meet the requirements of this
section needed to receive a credit.
(2) The State Department of Education shall do the following:
(A) Adopt rules necessary to determine whether the following meet
the requirements of this section:
(i) An ESO.
(ii) A private school.
(iii) A contribution.
(B) Submit a list of eligible ESOs that comply with the
requirements of this section to the Franchise Tax Board annually by
March 15.
(j) Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of
Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code does not apply to the
guidelines or regulations adopted pursuant to this section.
(k) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1,
2020, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 5. This act provides for a tax levy within
the meaning of Article IV of the Constitution and shall go into
immediate effect.
SECTION 1. Section 17053.83 is added to the
Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:
17053.83. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January
1, 2013, and before January 1, 2017, there shall be allowed as a
credit against the "net tax," as defined in Section 17039, an amount
equal to the monetary amount contributed by a taxpayer to a nonprofit
organization to fund a qualified scholarship. The credit shall not
exceed 50 percent of the "net tax" for the taxable year.
(b) For purposes of this section:
(1) "Nonprofit organization" means an organization that is
tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(2) "Private school" means a person, firm, association,
partnership, or corporation offering or conducting private school
instruction on the elementary or high school level.
(3) "Qualified scholarship" means a scholarship for a pupil with
special needs or a pupil in foster care to attend a private school
that meets all of the following:
(A) The pupil remains eligible for the scholarship until he or she
graduates from high school or leaves the foster care program.
(B) The scholarship may be used at any private school if the pupil'
s residence changes and attendance at a particular private school is
not feasible.
(C) Eligibility for the scholarship shall be based on family
income, not to exceed 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
A partial scholarship may be granted if the family income of a pupil
that was awarded a scholarship in the previous year increases in the
following year.
(c) A nonprofit organization that provides qualified scholarships
shall retain data on the educational improvement of scholarship
recipients so that the efficacy of the qualified scholarship program
may be evaluated.
(d) The aggregate amount of credit allowed to all taxpayers under
this section and Section 23684 shall not exceed fifty million dollars
($50,000,000) for all taxable years.
(e) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds
the "net tax," the excess may be carried over to reduce the "net tax"
in the following year, and the succeeding years if necessary, until
the credit is exhausted.
(f) The credit under this section shall be in addition to any
deduction under this part to which the taxpayer may be entitled.
(g) (1) The Franchise Tax Board shall promulgate rules and
regulations as necessary or appropriate to implement this section.
(2) Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of
Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code does not apply to any
standard, criterion, procedure, determination, rule, notice, or
guideline established or issued by the Franchise Tax Board pursuant
to this section.
(h) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1,
2017, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 2. Section 17053.84 is added to the
Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:
17053.84. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January
1, 2013, and before January 1, 2017, there shall be allowed as a
credit against the "net tax," as defined in Section 17039, an amount
equal to the monetary amount contributed by a taxpayer to a nonprofit
organization to provide a grant for a qualified program. The credit
shall not exceed 50 percent of the "net tax" for the taxable year.
(b) For purposes of this section:
(1) "Charter school" means a school established pursuant to Part
26.8 (commencing with Section 47600) of Title 2 of the Education Code
providing elementary or high school education.
(2) "Nonprofit organization" means an organization that is
tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(3) "Public school" means any day or evening elementary school and
any day or evening high school established by statute, or by
municipal or district authority.
(4) "Qualified program" means a program in science,
technology, engineering, and math literacy, and the arts for public
and charter schools that is both of the following:
(A) An advanced academic or similar program that is not part of
the regular program of a public or charter school, but enhances the
curriculum of the public or charter school.
(B) A cocurricular activity for pupils that is an optional,
noncredit educational activity that supplements education, including,
but not limited to, gifted programs, visual and performing arts,
music arts, academic clubs, and educational field trips.
(c) A grant provided by the nonprofit organization for a qualified
program shall be provided to a specific public or charter school, or
more than one school, of the nonprofit organization's choosing. A
grant shall include guidelines that detail what specific programs may
be funded by the grant moneys and shall prohibit the use of grant
moneys for administration or overhead costs.
(d) The aggregate amount of credit allowed to all taxpayers under
this section and Section 23683 shall not exceed fifty million dollars
($50,000,000) for all taxable years.
(e) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds
the "net tax," the excess may be carried over to reduce the "net tax"
in the following year, and the succeeding years if necessary, until
the credit is exhausted.
(f) The credit under this section shall be in addition to any
deduction under this part to which the taxpayer may be entitled.
(g) (1) The Franchise Tax Board shall promulgate rules and
regulations as necessary or appropriate to implement this section.
(2) Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of
Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code does not apply to any
standard, criterion, procedure, determination, rule, notice, or
guideline established or issued by the Franchise Tax Board pursuant
to this section.
(h) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1,
2017, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 3. Section 23683 is added to the Revenue
and Taxation Code, to read:
23683. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1,
2013, and before January 1, 2017, there shall be allowed as a credit
against the "tax," as defined in Section 23036, an amount equal to
the monetary amount contributed by a taxpayer to a nonprofit
organization to fund a qualified scholarship. The credit shall not
exceed 50 percent of the "tax" for the taxable year.
(b) For purposes of this section:
(1) "Nonprofit organization" means an organization that is
tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(2) "Private school" means a person, firm, association,
partnership, or corporation offering or conducting private school
instruction on the elementary or high school level.
(3) "Qualified scholarship" means a scholarship for a pupil with
special needs, a pupil in foster care, or a pupil from a low-income
family, to attend a private school that meets all of the following:
(A) The pupil remains eligible for the scholarship until he or she
graduates from high school or leaves the foster care program.
(B) The scholarship may be used at any private school if the pupil'
s residence changes and attendance at a particular private school is
not feasible.
(C) Eligibility for the scholarship shall be based on family
income, not to exceed 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
A partial scholarship may be granted if the family income of a pupil
that was awarded a scholarship in the previous year increases in the
following year.
(c) A nonprofit organization that provides qualified scholarships
shall retain data on the educational improvement of scholarship
recipients so that the efficacy of the qualified scholarship program
may be evaluated.
(d) The aggregate amount of credit allowed to all taxpayers under
this section and Section 23684 shall not exceed fifty million dollars
($50,000,000) for all taxable years.
(e) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds
the "tax," the excess may be carried over to reduce the "tax" in the
following year, and the succeeding years if necessary, until the
credit is exhausted.
(f) The credit under this section shall be in addition to any
deduction under this part to which the taxpayer may be entitled.
(g) (1) The Franchise Tax Board shall promulgate rules and
regulations as necessary or appropriate to implement this section.
(2) Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of
Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code does not apply to any
standard, criterion, procedure, determination, rule, notice, or
guideline established or issued by the Franchise Tax Board pursuant
to this section.
(h) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1,
2017, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 4. Section 23684 is added to the Revenue
and Taxation Code, to read:
23684. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1,
2013, and before January 1, 2017, there shall be allowed as a credit
against the "tax," as defined in Section 23036, an amount equal to
the monetary amount contributed by a taxpayer to a nonprofit
organization to provide a grant for a qualified program. The credit
shall not exceed 50 percent of the "tax" for the taxable year.
(b) For purposes of this section:
(1) "Charter school" means a school established pursuant to Part
26.8 (commencing with Section 47600) of Title 2 of the Education Code
providing elementary or high school education.
(2) "Nonprofit organization" means an organization that is
tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(3) "Public school" means any day or evening elementary school and
any day or evening high school established by statute, or by
municipal or district authority.
(4) "Qualified program" means a program in science, technology,
engineering, and math literacy, and the arts for public and charter
schools that is both of the following:
(A) An advanced academic or similar program that is not part of
the regular program of a public or charter school, but enhances the
curriculum of the public or charter school.
(B) A cocurricular activity for pupils that is an optional,
noncredit educational activity that supplements education, including,
but not limited to, gifted programs, visual and performing arts,
music arts, academic clubs, and educational field trips.
(c) A grant provided by the nonprofit organization for a qualified
program shall be provided to a specific public or charter school, or
more than one school, of the nonprofit organization's choosing. A
grant shall include guidelines that detail what specific programs may
be funded by the grant moneys and shall prohibit the use of grant
moneys for administration or overhead costs.
(d) The aggregate amount of credit allowed to all taxpayers under
this section and Section 23683 shall not exceed fifty million dollars
($50,000,000) for all taxable years.
(e) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds
the "tax," the excess may be carried over to reduce the "tax" in the
following year, and the succeeding years if necessary, until the
credit is exhausted.
(f) The credit under this section shall be in addition to any
deduction under this part to which the taxpayer may be entitled.
(g) (1) The Franchise Tax Board shall promulgate rules and
regulations as necessary or appropriate to implement this section.
(2) Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of
Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code does not apply to any
standard, criterion, procedure, determination, rule, notice, or
guideline established or issued by the Franchise Tax Board pursuant
to this section.
(h) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1,
2017, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 5. This act provides for a tax levy within
the meaning of Article IV of the Constitution and shall go into
immediate effect.
