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S 5423 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Support Our Educators Act of 2026

The Support Our Educators Act of 2026 increases the annual tax deduction for out-of-pocket educational expenses from $250 to $600 for eligible teachers in elementary and secondary schools. It also creates a new, equivalent deduction specifically for parents who homeschool their children, allowing them to claim costs for curriculum-related courses, books, supplies, and computer equipment used at home. These changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and the deductions are taken as adjustments to gross income.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill provides tax deductions for educators and homeschooling parents, effectively offering tax relief and supporting educational expenses, which directly impacts budget and taxes.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill directly supports education by increasing tax deductions for teachers' out-of-pocket expenses and creating a new deduction for homeschooling parents, thereby funding and protecting educational access.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Curriculum School Choice Teachers
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2026
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Introduced Sep 17, 2026 Last action Sep 17, 2026
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Sep 17, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Sep 17, 2026
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