HR 1611

The RAISE Act of 2025 aims to support and retain educators by providing a refundable federal tax credit for eligible teachers and increasing the existing tax deduction for classroom and professional development expenses. It establishes a tax credit of up to $1,000 for teachers and up to $14,000 for early childhood educators, with the amount increasing based on student poverty levels at their schools. The bill also boosts federal funding for teacher salary incentive grants and professional development programs, while expanding eligibility for the tax credit to include early childhood educators. Finally, it increases funding for programs supporting effective instruction, particularly in disadvantaged schools.