Cory Booker Instagram – I’ve seen countless heartwarming videos celebrating teachers this week, and while we continue showing them appreciation I want to be clear the best way to uplift our educators is by paying them what they deserve.
That’s why I’m pushing to pass a bill called the RAISE Act—Respect, Advancement, and Increasing Support for Educators.
This bill would effectively raise the compensation for educators by up to $15,000.
It would also double the educator tax deduction to help offset teachers’ purchases of school supplies…create and fund a federal grant program to support and incentivize local educational agencies to increase teacher salaries…and provide labor protections to prevent the tax credit from being used unfairly in labor negotiations—plus more.
A bill like this should be a no brainer. By investing in teachers, we’re investing in the future generations of this country. | Posted on 10/May/2024 17:48:37
