S.378 - I Teach Act of 2011

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax incentive to individuals teaching in elementary and secondary schools located in rural or high unemployment areas and to individuals who achieve certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching standards. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax incentive to individuals teaching in elementary and secondary schools located in rural or high unemployment areas and to individuals who achieve certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching standards. as introduced.
  • Short: I Teach Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Short: Incentives to Educate American Children Act of 2011 as introduced.

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2/17/2011--Introduced.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 wit

Official Summary

2/17/2011--Introduced.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.

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