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Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.
Summary
- Increases the tax deduction for teacher out-of-pocket education expenses from $250 to $600 per year.
- Applies the increased deduction to tax returns for the 2026 tax year and later.
- Establishes 2026 as the base year for future inflation adjustments to the deduction amount.
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Actions (2)
- Aug 3, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. · house
- Aug 3, 2026 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
August 3, 2026
Mr. Lawler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026”.
SEC. 2. INCREASE IN DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS.
(a) In General.—Section 62(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “$250” and inserting “$600”.
(b) Conforming Amendments.—Section 62(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
(1) by striking “2015” and inserting “2026”,
(2) by striking “$250” and inserting “$600”, and
(3) by striking “calendar year 2014” and inserting “calendar year 2025”.
(c) Effective Date.—The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. <all>
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