- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- May 8, 2025
What it does
The RETAIN Act would create a refundable tax credit for early childhood educators, teachers, school leaders, paraprofessionals, and school-based mental health services providers who work in qualifying early childhood, elementary, or secondary education settings, with credit amounts increasing based on years of continuous service—up to $11,600 for the tenth year and phasing out after 20 years. The credit is designed to improve retention in high-need schools and addresses documented shortages linked to low pay, high turnover, and inadequate supports, particularly affecting educators of color and those in high-poverty areas. The bill prohibits state or local agencies from reducing compensation…
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