Tag Archives: Teacher Shortage
The Christian Science Monitor – No taxes for teachers: California tries to hold on to good educators
The Christian Science Monitor reports on the Invest in Teachers Act, “an attempt to provide incentives for teachers to stay in the profession in a state troubled by a shortage of educators.”
The Signal SC – Senate bill would eliminate income tax for California teachers
The Santa Clara Singnal announces that, if passed, Senate Bill 807 would eliminate all state income tax for teachers who stay in the classroom for more than five years, as well as provide tax credits to cover training costs and teaching credentials for new teachers.
The Signal SCV – Senate bill would eliminate income tax for California teachers
The Signal reports on the Invest in Teachers Act in California, which “aims to tell teachers they are valued in California by training them and keeping them in classrooms.”
Education Week – California Bill Would Exempt Veteran Teachers From State Income Taxes
Education Week’s “Teacher Beat” interviews President and CEO of EdVoice Bill Lucia about the Invest in Teachers Act in California.
US News and World Report – California Mulls Eliminating Income Tax for Teachers
US News and World Report notes: “For veteran teachers, the proposal would be equivalent to a 4 to 6 percent salary increase annually.”
LA School Report – No state taxes for California teachers for a decade. Unique bill seeks to pinch off the poachers.
LA School Report writes on the Invest in Teachers Act: “The bill could save a teacher making about $60,000 a total of about $2,500 in state taxes a year.”
