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Education, Achievement, and Opportunity Act

3/28/2025, 11:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2097

Bill 119 HR 2097, also known as the Education Tax Credit Act, aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of this bill is to provide a refundable tax credit for tuition expenses incurred by taxpayers for each qualifying child attending public or private elementary or secondary school.

Under this proposed legislation, taxpayers would be eligible to receive a refundable credit against their income tax for the tuition expenses of their qualifying children. This credit would apply to both public and private schools, allowing families to receive financial assistance for educational expenses.

The bill does not specify the exact amount of the tax credit or the income thresholds for eligibility. However, it is clear that the intention is to provide financial support to families who are paying for their children's education, regardless of whether they attend a public or private school. Overall, the Education Tax Credit Act seeks to alleviate the financial burden of education expenses for families and promote access to quality education for all children. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on families and the education system in the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 2097

Bill HR 2097 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2097 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025.  Bill HR 2097's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 14, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2097

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2097

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2097

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit against income tax for tuition expenses incurred for each qualifying child of the taxpayer in attending public or private elementary or secondary school.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit against income tax for tuition expenses incurred for each qualifying child of the taxpayer in attending public or private elementary or secondary school.

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