S. 138 · 114th Congress

I Teach Act of 2015

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Ron Wyden
Introduced
2015-01-08
Latest action
2015-01-08 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Incentives to Educate American Children Act of 2015 or the I Teach 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.