Bills · S 1697
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1697Taxation
RAISE Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 8· LAST ACTION MAY 8
READING
14MIN
COSPONSORS
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the issue of teacher pay, which is a common concern across the country. Many educators earn salaries that struggle to keep pace with the cost of living, leading to difficulties in attracting and retaining qualified teachers. This bill aims to supplement these wages through a federal tax credit, potentially making the profession more financially viable and attractive.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better retention of experienced teachers, encourage new talent to enter the field, and provide more support for schools serving vulnerable student populations. If it doesn't pass, teachers' wages would continue to rely solely on state and local funding, and the federal government would not provide this additional direct financial support, potentially exacerbating current challenges in teacher recruitment and retention, especially in high-poverty areas.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a base refundable tax credit of $1,000 for eligible elementary, secondary, and early childhood educators.
This provides a direct financial benefit to many qualified teachers across the country, supplementing their income.
PROVISION 02
Provides an additional refundable tax credit, up to $14,000 (or $9,000 for some early childhood educators), for teachers at 'qualifying schools' with a high percentage of low-income students.
This provision targets financial support to educators working in schools that serve high-need communities, potentially incentivizing them to stay or work in these areas.
PROVISION 03
Defines 'eligible educator' to include elementary or secondary teachers who are 'teachers of record' and certain early childhood educators with specific credentials and experience.
This clarifies who qualifies for the tax credit, ensuring it is directed towards professionals actively engaged in direct teaching roles.
PROVISION 04
Defines 'qualifying school' to include public schools eligible for Title I funds, Bureau of Indian Education schools, and early childhood programs serving low-income children.
This provision specifies the types of educational institutions whose teachers are eligible for the larger, poverty-based tax credit.
PROVISION 05
Mandates that the dollar amounts for the tax credit be adjusted for inflation starting in 2027.
This ensures the value of the tax credit does not diminish over time due to rising costs of living.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
12
BILLS LED
120
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 5 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 8
Introduced in Senate
MAY 8
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1697
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 8, 2025
Last actionMay 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025
Senate BillS 1697Taxation
RAISE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
14 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
