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NJ S3566
NJ S3566Provides deduction from gross income of $500 for full-time educators and paraprofessionals and $350 for part-time educators and paraprofessionals.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 allows for a deduction from an individual's gross income, which is the total amount of income earned before any deductions or taxes are taken out. Specifically, full-time educators and paraprofessionals, defined as teachers or aides who work at least 25 hours per week in New Jersey schools (including public school districts, charter schools, and approved private or nonpublic schools), can deduct $500 from their gross income. Part-time educators and paraprofessionals, meaning those not meeting the full-time employment criteria, can deduct $350 from their gross income. The bill also clarifies that "full-time employee" generally means working 12 months a year, unless their contract specifies a 10-month school year, and that the minimum hours for full-time status must be at least 25 per week. This deduction is intended to provide financial relief to these education professionals and will apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1st following the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3566 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4000/3566_I1.HTM |
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