H.R. 4884 (107th): Educator Appreciation and Classroom Help Act

Introduced:
Jun 06, 2002 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor:
Rep. Bob Barr [R-GA7]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on June 6, 2002, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 06, 2002
Cosponsors
7 cosponsors (7R) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit of $1,000 to teachers of elementary and secondary school students, and to provide and expand deductions for unreimbursed expenses for continuing education and classroom materials for such teachers.

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Last updated Jun 06, 2002.
8 pages

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6/6/2002--Introduced.
Educator Appreciation and Classroom Help Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a $1,000 tax credit for "eligible" primary and secondary school teachers and home school teachers. Defines "eligible" teachers. Eliminates the two-percent floor on miscellaneous itemized deductions from applying to various costs incurred by eligible elementary and secondary school teachers for certain courses to enhance teaching skills.
Expands the deduction for eligible elementary and secondary school teachers for unreimbursed costs of classroom supplies to up to $2,000 (currently the maximum allowed deduction is $250) and allows home school educators a deduction of up to $2,000 for supplies.

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