Educator Appreciation and Classroom Help Act
Last action on Jun 6, 2002Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Summary
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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