United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 138 — I Teach Act of 2015 Incentives to Educate American Children Act of 2015

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S104; text of measure as introduced: CR S104-105)

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 114th 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.

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Summary

I Teach Act of 2015 Incentives to Educate American Children Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a refundable tax credit of $1,000 for: (1) teachers in public or elementary or secondary schools or public kindergartens in rural areas or areas with high poverty, and (2) teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Increases such credit to $2,000 for a teacher meeting both requirements.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S104; text of measure as introduced: CR S104-105)

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Education of the disadvantaged Elementary and secondary education Income tax credits Rural conditions and development Teaching, teachers, curricula Taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 138 do?
I Teach Act of 2015 Incentives to Educate American Children Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a refundable tax credit of $1,000 for: (1) teachers in public or elementary or secondary schools or public kindergartens in rural areas or areas with high poverty, and (2) teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Increases such credit to $2,000 for a teacher meeting both requirements.
Who sponsors S 138?
S 138 is sponsored by Ron Wyden (D).
What is the current status of S 138?
This bill died with 114th 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 138?
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