S. 378 · 112th Congress
I Teach Act of 2011
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jay Rockefeller
- Introduced
- 2011-02-17
- Latest action
- 2011-02-17 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Incentives to Educate American Children Act of 2011 or the I Teach Act of 2011- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a refundable tax credit of $1,000 for: (1) teachers in public 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.