Create a refundable federal tax credit for teachers in high-need schools

Liccardo proposes a federal refundable tax credit to attract and retain teachers in schools serving high-poverty communities, especially where high living costs make it difficult to recruit staff. His example would provide a $12,000 credit at schools where at least 75% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, then reduce the credit by $500 for each percentage point below that threshold. He suggests requiring school districts to prevent the credit from being used to cut teachers’ wages.

Context: The $12,000 amount, eligibility threshold, phaseout, and wage-protection rule are presented as possible design features, not final terms.

In their own words

A $12,000 tax credit could meaningfully attract and retain teachers

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