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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax incentive to individuals teaching in elementary and secondary schools located in rural or high unemployment areas and to individuals who achieve certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and for other purposes.

3/14/2007--Introduced.

Incentives to Educate American Children (I Teach) Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a tax credit of $1,000 for: (1) teachers in public elementary or secondary schools or public kindergartens in rural areas or areas with high poverty; and (2) teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Grants a credit of $2,000 for a teacher meeting both criteria.

Latest Actions
  • 03/14/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3126-3127)
  • 03/14/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.873 Introduced in Senate08/31/2007