MA S1705

Bill

MA S1705

For a grade improvement tax credit

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 grade improvement tax credit. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to create a Grade Improvement Tax Credit (GITC) program in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. The program will provide a tax credit of between $750 and $2,200 to individuals, known as "Assisting Sponsors," who help others improve their academic grade level by at least one grade. The specific credit amount will be adjustable based on analysis and regulations set by the Massachusetts Department of Education. 2. The Department of Education will establish standards for approving individuals who wish to assist others in improving their grade level, as well as other relevant standards and regulations for the program. 3. The program aims to encourage competent volunteers to connect with individuals who desire to continue improving their knowledge and skills, and to facilitate the recording and analysis of the program's results to measure its effectiveness.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Jason Lewis (D)*,

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1705

(48 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1705	03/01/2019
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1705.pdf	03/01/2019

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1827	Supporting municipal fiscal stability through a special education stabilization fund	Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading	Similar To
H1827	Supporting municipal fiscal stability through a special education stabilization fund	Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading	Similar To
H2397	Providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or victims of Alzheimer's disease	Accompanied a study order, see H5031	Similar To
H2397	Providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or victims of Alzheimer's disease	Accompanied a study order, see H5031	Similar To
H2624	Relative to film tax credit transferability	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H2624	Relative to film tax credit transferability	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H2627	Relative to film tax credit transparency	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H2627	Relative to film tax credit transparency	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H2629	Relative to the film tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H2629	Relative to the film tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H3911	To ensure representation of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils on school committees	Accompanied a study order, see H5159	Similar To
H3911	To ensure representation of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils on school committees	Accompanied a study order, see H5159	Similar To
H4041	Authorizing the Salem scholarship and education committee to provide scholarships from funds set aside for educational purposes	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 273 of the Acts of 2020	Similar To
H4041	Authorizing the Salem scholarship and education committee to provide scholarships from funds set aside for educational purposes	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 273 of the Acts of 2020	Similar To
H4135	Amendment Order for “An Act relative to educational opportunity for students”	Adopted, see S2365	Similar To
H4135	Amendment Order for “An Act relative to educational opportunity for students”	Adopted, see S2365	Similar To
H4137	Similar Bills	Published as amended, see H4145	Similar To
H4137	Similar Bills	Published as amended, see H4145	Similar To
H4275	Quantifying the SPED Gap by comparing actual special education costs to current special education assistance	Accompanied a study order, see H5159	Similar To
H4275	Quantifying the SPED Gap by comparing actual special education costs to current special education assistance	Accompanied a study order, see H5159	Similar To
H5080	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H5080	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1761	Establishing a cranberry bog renovation tax credit	Accompanied a new draft, see H4467	Similar To
S1761	Establishing a cranberry bog renovation tax credit	Accompanied a new draft, see H4467	Similar To
S1859	To support educational collaboratives	Accompanied H525	Similar To
S1859	To support educational collaboratives	Accompanied H525	Similar To
S218	Relative to early education funding	Accompanied a study order, see S2886	Similar To
S218	Relative to early education funding	Accompanied a study order, see S2886	Similar To
S2183	To support improved financial stability in higher education	Accompanied a new draft, see H4075	Similar To
S2183	To support improved financial stability in higher education	Accompanied a new draft, see H4075	Similar To
S2248	Relative to freedom of expression for public school students	Accompanied a study order, see S2538	Similar To
S2248	Relative to freedom of expression for public school students	Accompanied a study order, see S2538	Similar To
S2324	Establishing a hate crimes grant program	Accompanied a new draft, see S2581	Similar To
S2324	Establishing a hate crimes grant program	Accompanied a new draft, see S2581	Similar To
S2348	Relative to educational opportunity for students	New draft substituted, see S2350	Similar To
S2348	Relative to educational opportunity for students	New draft substituted, see S2350	Similar To
S238	Providing rightful opportunities and meaningful investment for successful and equitable education	Accompanied a new draft, see S2348	Similar To
S238	Providing rightful opportunities and meaningful investment for successful and equitable education	Accompanied a new draft, see S2348	Similar To
S2398	To establish food allergy plans	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2398	To establish food allergy plans	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2399	Relative to healthy youth	New draft substituted, see S2459	Similar To
S2399	Relative to healthy youth	New draft substituted, see S2459	Similar To
S2412	Relative to educational opportunity for students	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 132 of the Acts of 2019	Similar To
S2412	Relative to educational opportunity for students	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 132 of the Acts of 2019	Similar To
S261	Relative to the availability of sunscreen for students	Accompanied a study order, see S2538	Similar To
S261	Relative to the availability of sunscreen for students	Accompanied a study order, see S2538	Similar To
S759	Protecting public higher education student information	Accompanied a new draft, see S2736	Similar To
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Bill

Bill Name

Last Action

Type

H1827

Supporting municipal fiscal stability through a special education stabilization fund

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading

Similar To

H1827

Supporting municipal fiscal stability through a special education stabilization fund

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading

Similar To

H2397

Providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or victims of Alzheimer's disease

Accompanied a study order, see H5031

Similar To

H2397

Providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or victims of Alzheimer's disease

Accompanied a study order, see H5031

Similar To

H2624

Relative to film tax credit transferability