A 3636 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Allows gross income tax deduction for up to $1,200 of unreimbursed expenses incurred by eligible educators for purchase of classroom supplies.

This bill allows eligible New Jersey educators (teachers in public or nonpublic K-12 schools) to deduct up to $1,200 from their taxable income for unreimbursed classroom supply expenses. It defines "classroom supplies" as items like books, pencils, computers, lab equipment, and other daily teaching materials. The deduction applies only to expenses not covered by the school and takes effect after enactment for future tax years. The bill does not change tax rates but provides a direct tax benefit for educators covering out-of-pocket costs.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026