Wrap: Dwight Scharnhorst's bill "Bryce's Law" was named after his grandson who passed away from complications related to autism, and he says he wants to create a better life for these children.

Scharnhorst says this bill would create a tax credit for individuals who donate to a special needs scholarship organization and would benefit all people involved.

But Jim Ward a resident from Crystal City, Mo. says that this bill only gives funds for certain individuals to non-public institutions, and that it's better to not specify particular individuals.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Luke Lyddon.

Wrap: Republican Representative Dwight Scharnhorst is proposing a bill that would give tax incentives to individuals who donate to a scholarship program for special needs students.

But opponent Jim Ward says that it would be better not to specify individuals with particular disabilities, as it does not affect everyone.

While Scharnhorst says this bill can only improve the quality of these children's lives, Ward says clarification is needed for a situation where the cost of education exceeds the scholarship amount. 

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Luke Lyddon.