H.R. 1643House108th Congress (2003-2005)In Committee

Teacher Tax Credit Act of 2003

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Rep. Charles W. StenholmD-TX-17 · May 4, 2004

Mr. Speaker, I want to take time to recognize an important group of individuals who are being honored today, Tuesday, May 4, National Teacher Day. Growing up in Stamford, my own teachers played an…

Mr. Speaker, I want to take time to recognize an important group of individuals who are being honored today, Tuesday, May 4, National Teacher Day.

Growing up in Stamford, my own teachers played an important role in my upbringing. It is one reason why I chose to become a teacher myself.

Since starting out as a vocational agriculture teacher, education has been a passion of mine. That is why I now spend so much time in our schools. And I certainly realize the important role that teachers play in our children's lives. Our teachers go above and beyond the call of duty time after time to help their students learn and be successful.

I'm happy we take this day to honor those who have chosen to enter this profession. It sometimes can be a thankless job. But it is rewarding to see the kids grow and mature before your very eyes--even after they have left your classroom.

I am pleased to cosponsor several pieces of legislation that support America's teachers, including:

The LEARN Act (H.R. 1643), legislation that would provide a $2,000 tax credit to teachers and principals who work in low-income schools.

Student loan forgiveness legislation (H.R. 1751, H.R. 934 and H.R. 2811), designed to result in the recruitment of new and talented teachers to educate the next generation of students. These bills would provide student loan forgiveness up to $17,500 to a teacher who teaches for five years in a low-income school, rural school or in high-demand subjects such as mathematics, science, special education, foreign languages and bilingual education.

The Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 594), which would end unfair discrimination against Texas teachers and other public employees who currently are denied the Social Security survivors benefit. I strongly support this legislation, and have signed a discharge petition that would bring H.R. 594 to the House floor for a vote.

As a former educator and grandfather of three, I will continue to be concerned about providing the best educational opportunities to all American children. Yet, the successful education of this nation's children is inextricably tied to the quality of the teachers educating them. We must provide the proper financial

and workforce incentives to retain the dedicated core of education professionals who daily shape the hearts and minds of the children of West Texas.

Today we recognize this important and influential group of people. My hat is off to our Texas teachers. And I encourage all Americans to take time on Tuesday to thank our teachers for the great job.

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Introduced in HouseIssued April 3, 2003

        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1643 Introduced in House (IH)]

108th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1643

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for
teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 3, 2003

Mrs. Wilson of New Mexico (for herself, Mr. Boehner, Mr. Sandlin, Ms.
Millender-McDonald, Mr. English, Mr. Tiberi, Mr. Boucher, Mr. Case, Mr.
Frost, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Souder, Mr. Paul, Mr.
Berry, Mr. Holden, Mr. Davis of Alabama, Mr. Davis of Tennessee, Mr.
Lucas of Kentucky, Mrs. Jones of Ohio, Mr. Simmons, Ms. Ginny Brown-
Waite of Florida, Mr. Greenwood, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr.
Boswell, Mr. Kennedy of Rhode Island, Mr. Moore, Mr. Stenholm, Mr.
Pearce, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Etheridge, and Mr. Ehlers)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means

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A BILL

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for
teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Teacher Tax Credit Act of 2003''.

SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR EDUCATORS IN CERTAIN ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY
SCHOOLS.

(a) In General.--Subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to nonrefundable
personal credits) is amended by inserting after section 25B the
following new section:

``SEC. 25C. EDUCATORS IN CERTAIN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of an eligible educator,
there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this
chapter for a taxable year an amount equal to $2,000.
``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section--
``(1) Eligible educator.--The term `eligible educator'
means, with respect to any taxable year, an individual who is a
kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor,
principal, or aide in an eligible elementary or secondary
school for at least 900 hours during a school year.
``(2) Eligible elementary or secondary school.--The term
`eligible elementary or secondary school' means any school that
is eligible for schoolwide assistance under part A of title I
of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as
amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law
107-110)).''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart A of
part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by
inserting after the item relating to section 25B the following new
item:

``Sec. 25C. Educators in certain
elementary and secondary
schools.''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2002.
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