Ross Opposed Tax Credit For Students With Disabilities | Eastern NC Now

    Raleigh, NC - Senator Richard Burr released a post on IJ Review's opinion platform that highlights how the bipartisan ABLE Act is helping people with disabilities to achieve the American Dream. Deborah Ross' record in the State Legislature offers a stark contrast to Senator Burr's leadership on this issue.

    As a State Representative, Ross was one of only 20 House members that voted against a bill that would have given families with a disabled child a $6,000 tax credit if they moved from a public school to a school that charged tuition.

    Statement for the Burr campaign: "As a State Representative, Deborah Ross unconscionably stood against providing parents of disabled children with financial relief for sending their child to a school that better suits their family's needs. Every child deserves access to a great education and elected officials should help break down barriers, not make it harder."


    In June 2011, Ross Was One Of Only 20 House Members To Vote Against A Bill Creating An Individual Income Tax Credit For Children With Disabilities To Attend A Private School, And To Create A Fund For Special Education. (HB 344, Vote #1080: Passed 94-20, 6/16/11, Ross Voted No)

    The Bill Gave An Annual $6,000 Tax Credit To Families Whose Child With A Disability Moves From A Public School To Attending A Private School, Home School Or Public School That Charges Tuition. "Tax Credits for Children with Disabilities (House Bill 344 or HB 344) gives an annual $6,000 tax credit ($3,000 per semester) to families whose child with a disability moves from a public school to attending a private school, home school, or public school that charges tuition." (Autism Society Of North Carolina, www.autismsociety-nc.org, Accessed 12/22/15)

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