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Home Educators are Teachers Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 8:59 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5284

Bill 117 HR 5284, also known as the Home Educators are Teachers Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to recognize and support parents who choose to educate their children at home by providing them with certain benefits and resources.

The bill defines home educators as teachers and acknowledges the important role they play in their children's education. It aims to ensure that home educators have access to professional development opportunities, resources, and support to help them effectively educate their children.

Additionally, the bill seeks to promote collaboration between home educators and traditional public schools by encouraging the sharing of best practices and resources. It also calls for the establishment of a national advisory council on home education to provide guidance and support to home educators. Overall, the Home Educators are Teachers Act of 2021 aims to recognize and support the important work of home educators and ensure that they have the resources and support they need to provide a high-quality education for their children.

Congressional Summary of HR 5284

Home Educators are Teachers Act of 2021

This bill expands the tax deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to include home school teachers and home schooling expenses.

Current Status of Bill HR 5284

Bill HR 5284 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2021. Bill HR 5284 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 17, 2021.  Bill HR 5284's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 17, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5284

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
24
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5284

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Elementary and secondary education
- Income tax deductions
- Teaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5284

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include home-schooling supplies in the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.
Home Educators are Teachers Act of 2021
Home Educators are Teachers Act of 2021

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