S 1836 · 101th Congress · Taxation

Mathematics and Science Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act

Introduced 1989-11-03· Sponsored by Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(1989-11-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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. Makes available matching grants to States for math/science secondary school feasibility studies.…

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