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MA S1704

For a literacy tax credit


summary

Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation for a literacy tax credit. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Literacy Tax Credit (LTC) in Massachusetts, which provides a tax credit of between $750 and $2,200 to individuals designated as "Literacy Sponsors" (LS) who help others become literate through an approved "Literacy Training Lesson Program" (LTLP). The bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Education to set standards for approving individuals as LSs and for measuring the effectiveness of the program. The goal is to improve literacy and the productive economy of the Commonwealth by encouraging more people to become literate.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5080 (on 11/02/2020)

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