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HR 3580 101th Congress House Taxation Income tax Mathematics Scientific education Tax credits Tax deductions Teacher education Teachers

Mathematics and Science Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act

Introduced: November 2, 1989 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Mathematics and Science Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit to mathematics and science teachers who: (1) have been full-time employees in public elementary or secondary schools for the previous five years; and (2) have completed during the taxable year at an institution of higher education six credit hours in mathematics, science, or any other subject area for which there is a critical need for teachers.

Allows a tax deduction for education expenses relating to certification as a mathematics or science teacher.

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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