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S 1055 112th Congress Senate

National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2011

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

Introduced: May 24, 2011 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 112th Congress (2011–2012) 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.
May 24, 2011
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 Latest action May 24, 2011

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain full-time elementary and secondary school teachers of mathematics, science, engineering, or technology courses a refundable tax credit for 10% of their undergraduate tuition up to $1,000 in any taxable year, limited to a 10-year period. Increases such credit amount to $1,500 for teachers in schools serving disadvantaged children.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 135 Related bill National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2011
  • HR 289 Related bill National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1055: National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act of 2011. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-S-1055/
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