NJ A5932

K-12 teachers in New Jersey would receive a gross income tax deduction equal to 25 percent of their wages earned during the taxable year

Eligible teachers include those employed by public school boards of education, charter schools, renaissance school projects, and nonpublic (private) schools

Nonpublic schools must offer K-12 education, meet compulsory attendance requirements, and comply with Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 to qualify

Takes effect immediately and applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1 of the year following enactment