NJ S1063

Bill

Provides deduction from gross income of $500 for full-time educators and paraprofessionals and $350 for part-time educators and paraprofessionals.

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides a gross income tax deduction for eligible educators and paraprofessionals. A deduction in the amount of $500 is available to eligible educators and paraprofessionals who are full-time employees. A deduction in the amount of $350 is available to eligible educators and paraprofessionals who are not full-time employees. The bill requires a full-time employee to be employed for a minimum of 25 hours per week. The bill defines an "eligible educator" as a teacher who is employed in a school district, charter school, renaissance school project, approved private school for students with disabilities, or nonpublic school in New Jersey. The bill additionally defines a "paraprofessional" as an individual who is employed as a school aide or classroom aide who assists a teaching staff member with the supervision of pupil activities.

AI Summary

This bill provides a gross income tax deduction for eligible educators and paraprofessionals. Full-time employees can deduct $500 from their gross income, while part-time employees can deduct $350. The bill defines an "eligible educator" as a teacher employed in a public or private school in New Jersey, and a "paraprofessional" as a school or classroom aide who assists a teacher. The bill also defines "full-time employee" as an individual who works at least 25 hours per week, or more if required by their contract or employer. The bill takes effect immediately and applies to taxable years starting on or after the January 1 following its enactment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Linda Greenstein (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1063

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1063
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1063_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1671	Provides deduction from gross income of $500 for full-time educators and paraprofessionals and $350 for part-time educators and paraprofessionals.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee	Same As
A5424	Provides deduction from gross income of $500 for full-time educators and paraprofessionals and $350 for part-time educators and paraprofessionals.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee	Carry Over
S3882	Provides deduction from gross income of $500 for full-time educators and paraprofessionals and $350 for part-time educators and paraprofessionals.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee	Carry Over

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