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| Wilson Introduces Teacher Tax Credit Bill |
April 03, 2003 |
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Bill provides incentives to teach in disadvantaged schools
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Heather Wilson introduced a bill today to provide tax credits for teachers in Title I schools. The United States will need to hire two million teachers in the coming decade. A surge in teacher retirement and growth in enrollment of students are major contributing factors to the need for more teachers.
“In reality, the problem is not an overall teaching shortage in the country, but rather a problem with the distribution of teachers between affluent and disadvantaged schools,” said Wilson. “We need qualified, competent teachers to stay in the neighborhoods that need them most. The Teacher Tax Credit Act will help recruit and retain teachers in the most needed areas.”
Wilson’s bill provides a $2,000 non-refundable tax credit for teachers, for teachers, instructors, counselors, principals, or aides who teach or work full-time in a Title I elementary or secondary school. Title I is the federal program for schools with a high percentage of children living in poverty. There are currently 61 schools in Albuquerque participating in the Title I program. |
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