S-2510 : Still Just a Bill

Respect, Advancement, and Increasing Support for Educators Act or the RAISE Act

This bill allows a refundable tax credit for elementary or secondary school teachers or early childhood educators in schools with a certain poverty rate, increases the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers, and provides funding for local educational agencies that maintain or increase teacher salaries.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-09-19IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2019-09-19IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Cory A. Booker [D] (NJ)
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Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Education of the disadvantaged
  • Education programs funding
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Income tax credits
  • Income tax deductions
  • Inflation and prices
  • Labor-management relations
  • Preschool education
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula
  • Wages and earnings

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