S 1697 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗
What this bill does
AI plain-language summaryThis bill creates a new tax credit for public school teachers and early childhood educators worth $1,000, with an additional credit of up to $14,000 for those who work at schools that serve a high number of students living in poverty. It also raises the amount teachers can deduct on their taxes for classroom supplies and professional development from $300 to $500 and makes early childhood educators eligible for that deduction too. On top of the tax changes, the bill provides extra federal funding for programs like teacher salary incentive grants and professional development programs.
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