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A 8211

Relates to authorizing a state personal income tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel for certain expenses incurred for school related supplies

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Burdick

Creates a state personal income tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel to offset out-of-pocket costs for school-related supplies.

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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Bill Summary · A 8211

Bill Summary: A 8211

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 8211
  • Short Title: Relates to authorizing a state personal income tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel for certain expenses incurred for school related supplies
  • Sponsor: Chris Burdick (primary)
  • Status: Referred to Ways and Means
  • Introduced: May 5, 2025
  • Committee Action to Date: Referred twice to Ways and Means on May 5, 2025 (indicating initial referral and subsequent administrative entry)
  • Jurisdiction: State level (assembly bill)

Purpose and Intent

The bill would authorize a state personal income tax credit aimed at reducing the out-of-pocket costs incurred by elementary and secondary school personnel for school-related supplies. The core intent is to provide financial relief to teachers and other school staff for necessary materials used in classrooms or for related instructional activities.

Key Provisions (as stated in the bill’s description)

  • Creation of a Personal Income Tax Credit: Establishes a credit against the state personal income tax for eligible school personnel.
  • Eligible Population: Elementary and secondary school personnel in the state (e.g., teachers and related staff). The bill description does not specify roll‑up of eligibility beyond these categories.
  • Eligible Expenses: Costs incurred by eligible personnel for school-related supplies. Specific eligible expense categories and definitions are not provided in the summary.
  • Credit Mechanics: The summary does not specify the credit amount, whether the credit is refundable or nonrefundable, caps per taxpayer, carryforward provisions, or the filing mechanics. Those details would be defined in the full text and any fiscal notes.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary Beneficiaries: Elementary and secondary school personnel who purchase school-related supplies out of pocket.
  • Wider Fiscal and Administrative Impacts: The state treasury would experience foregone revenue corresponding to the value of approved credits. The Department of Taxation and Finance would likely administer the credit, handle eligibility verification, processing, and any required reporting.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Current Stage: Early-stage, introduced and referred to Ways and Means (the primary committee handling tax-related and revenue measures).
  • Next Steps to Watch:
    • Assignment to a subcommittee or hearing (if applicable).
    • Consideration, potential amendments, and passage by the Assembly.
    • Transmission to the Senate and passage there (if pursued).
    • Gov. action (signature or veto) to become law.
  • Requested Effective Date: Not specified in the summary; the full text would indicate effective dates (e.g., in a tax year or calendar year).

Additional Notes

  • The summary reflects information available from the bill’s description and actions listed. Full details (credit amount, eligibility rules, definitions, refunds/carryovers, and administrative procedures) would be found in the bill’s complete text and any accompanying fiscal notes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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