2015 House Bill 5063

Tax credit for teacher out-of-pocket expenses

Introduced in the House

Nov. 5, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Sheldon Neeley (D-34)

To authorize an income tax credit of up to $100, $200 on a joint return, for classroom supplies purchased by public school teachers out of their own pocket. Note: Under a <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/documents/fees_guidance_2003_122775_7.pdf">1970 Supreme Court case</a>, school districts are required to provide an array of necessary classroom supplies at no cost to students' families (or teachers).

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 2, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy