United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 1055 — National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2011

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Summary

National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain full-time elementary and secondary school teachers of mathematics, science, engineering, or technology courses a refundable tax credit for 10% of their undergraduate tuition up to $1,000 in any taxable year, limited to a 10-year period. Increases such credit amount to $1,500 for teachers in schools serving disadvantaged children.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1055 do?
National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain full-time elementary and secondary school teachers of mathematics, science, engineering, or technology courses a refundable tax credit for 10% of their undergraduate tuition up to $1,000 in any taxable year, limited to a 10-year period. Increases such credit amount to $1,500 for teachers in schools serving disadvantaged children.
Who sponsors S 1055?
S 1055 is sponsored by Kirsten Gillibrand (D).
What is the current status of S 1055?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1055?
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