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Income Tax Exemption for K-12 Public School Teachers

This bill proposes to exclude a significant portion of public school teachers' wages from federal income tax to increase their take-home pay. It aims to provide financial support to educators and incentivize teaching in high-need areas.
Key points
Tax exemption on the first $50,000 of wages for eligible K-12 public school educators.
Increased tax-free limit of $65,000 for teachers in rural areas or schools with many low-income students.
The $65,000 limit also applies to special education teachers and those teaching STEM subjects.
Educators must work at least 900 hours during the school year to qualify for the exemption.
The benefit applies to teachers, instructors, counselors, and aides in public and charter schools.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7157
Sponsor: Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]
Process start date: 2026-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting Teachers Through Tax Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7157.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Tax exemption on the first $50,000 of wages for eligible K-12 public school educators.
  • Increased tax-free limit of $65,000 for teachers in rural areas or schools with many low-income students.
  • The $65,000 limit also applies to special education teachers and those teaching STEM subjects.
  • Educators must work at least 900 hours during the school year to qualify for the exemption.
  • The benefit applies to teachers, instructors, counselors, and aides in public and charter schools.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-10.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Taxes Education