Enacts the "educator expense assistance act"
This bill creates a new tax deduction for K-12 educators. Eligible educators (those teaching at least 900 hours per year in public or private elementary/secondary schools) can deduct up to $300 annually as a single filer or $600 as a married couple filing jointly (with each spouse limited to $300). The deduction covers out-of-pocket work-related expenses like professional development courses, books, supplies, computer equipment, and supplementary materials (athletic supplies are specified for health/physical education courses). It amends tax law to add this provision, effective immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Apr 28, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026
Committee
REFERENCE CHANGED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
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