January 24, 2026/

Board Places Scholarship Tax Credit Referendum on Ballot

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Article Summary: Clark County voters will face an advisory question regarding the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit following a board vote on Friday.
Referendum Key Points:

  • The referendum is non-binding and asks the Governor to support the federal program.

  • The program is designed to provide tuition assistance to students.

  • The resolution passed the board unanimously.

The Clark County Board on Friday, Dec. 19, approved a resolution to place an advisory referendum on the ballot regarding the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit.

Chairman Rex Goble explained that the issue pertains to a bill passed by Congress and signed by the President intended to provide tuition assistance to students. However, Goble noted that for the program to be applied, the Governor of the State must sign on. He stated that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has not yet done so.

The referendum will be non-binding, functioning as a formal request from voters asking the Governor to sign on to the initiative. The motion to approve the resolution was made by Board Member Mike Parsons and seconded by Board Member Randy Stephens.

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