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S 2754 111th Congress Senate

National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2009

Official title: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage teachers to pursue teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects to elementary and secondary schools.

Introduced: November 9, 2009 Introduced by: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Taxation Education of the disadvantagedElementary and secondary educationIncome tax creditsScience and engineering education
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It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 9, 2009
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 Latest action November 9, 2009

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain full-time elementary and secondary school teachers of math, science, engineering, or technology courses a refundable tax credit for 10% of their undergraduate tuition up to $1,000 in any taxable year. Increases such credit amount to $1,500 for teachers in schools serving disadvantaged children.

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  • HR 705 Related bill National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2754: National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-2754/
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