S 1871 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act for a grade improvement tax credit

This bill proposes creating a tax credit for individuals who sponsor others to improve their academic grade level by at least one year. Under the plan, a qualified person would register with an accredited school or educational organization to act as a sponsor for a student or adult seeking academic advancement. If the sponsored individual successfully improves their grade, the sponsor would receive a tax credit ranging from $750 to $2,200, with amounts potentially adjusted for inflation. The Massachusetts Department of Education would be responsible for setting the standards for both the sponsors and the students, as well as overseeing the program's administration and evaluation.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Sep 9, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
MA
Fifth Middlesex