Bill Number: HB 5166
Subject: Teacher Grants
Sponsor: Nate Shannon
MASA Position:

Description: Provides for a made a difference teacher fund income tax checkoff. The bill would amend the Income Tax Act to allow for contributions to the Making a Difference teacher fund for the tax year 2020. An individual may designate on their annual return a contribution of $5, $10 or more. Additionally, the bill would allow for the contribution designation space on the form also to have room for a taxpayer to nominate a state-certified teacher for the award.

Position Notes: The committee discussed that an amendment should be added to the bill to ensure that the revenue for the fund comes from the tax check off, not from School Aid or General Fund.
Position Date:
Bill Status: Introduced (10/29/2019; Referred to Committee on Tax Policy)
PA Number: NA
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