HB 1540 - Private School Vouchers

House Bill 1540 was introduced by Representative Koppelman and was often referred to as an ESA, however the funds allocated in the bill would only have been available to private school families. It was amended to add a tiered means test where all families with kids in private school would qualify for some level of funding, no matter their income level. The tiers were based on federal poverty limits, with families receiving anywhere from $1,125 to $4,100 per student. The bill was estimated to cost around $20,000,000.

• ND United OPPOSED this bill.

• HB 1540 PASSED in the Legislature.

• HB 1540 was VETOED by Governor Armstrong.