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NY A10197
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Mikulin
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AI Summary
- Creates the "Educator Expense Assistance Act" allowing K-12 educators to deduct unreimbursed work-related expenses from New York state taxes
- Permits deductions up to $300 for single filers or $600 for married couples filing jointly where both spouses are eligible educators (capped at $300 per person)
- Covers professional development courses, books, supplies, computer equipment, software, services, and supplementary materials (athletic supplies only for health/physical education courses)
- Defines eligible educators as K-12 teachers, instructors, counselors, principals, or aides who work at least 900 hours per school year in an elementary or secondary school
Legislative Description
Enacts the "educator expense assistance act" to allow educators to deduct qualified expenses incurred by K-12 educators.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/12/2026
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