Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
H.R. 10030, the Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026, proposes to modify the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it would increase the existing "above-the-line" tax deduction for eligible educators from $250 to $600. This deduction is for certain unreimbursed expenses incurred by elementary and secondary school teachers for professional development and classroom supplies. The bill also outlines adjustments to ensure this new deduction is indexed for inflation in future years, starting with the 2026 tax year.
This legislation would directly affect elementary and secondary school teachers by potentially allowing them to deduct a larger amount of their out-of-pocket expenses related to their profession. The changes made by this bill would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
As of its introduction on August 3, 2026, H.R. 10030 has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. The bill has not yet been considered by the committee or passed by either the House or the Senate. Its next step would be for the Committee on Ways and Means to review the legislation, which could involve hearings and potential amendments before it could be brought to the floor for a vote.
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Timeline
3 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10030 do?
- H.R. 10030, the Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026, proposes to modify the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it would increase the existing "above-the-line" tax deduction for eligible educators from $250 to $600. This deduction is for certain unreimbursed expenses incurred by elementary and secondary school teachers for professional development and classroom supplies. The bill also outlines adjustments to ensure this new deduction is indexed for inflation in future years, starting with the 2026 tax year. This legislation would directly affect elementary and secondary school teachers by potentially allowing them to deduct a larger amount of their out-of-pocket expenses related to their profession. The changes made by this bill would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. As of its introduction on August 3, 2026, H.R. 10030 has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. The bill has not yet been considered by the committee or passed by either the House or the Senate. Its next step would be for the Committee on Ways and Means to review the legislation, which could involve hearings and potential amendments before it could be brought to the floor for a vote.
- Has H.R. 10030 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10030. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10030?
- H.R. 10030 was sponsored by Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10030?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (3 Aug 2026).
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