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Committee backs extending educator expense deduction to early childhood teachers
House Committee on Ways and Means · March 26, 2026
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Summary
The Ways and Means Committee reported H.R. 5334, the SEED Act, which extends the $350 above‑the‑line educator expense deduction to early childhood educators who meet a 900‑hour service threshold; JCT estimated a $648 million revenue effect over FY2026–2036.
The committee voted to report H.R. 5334, the Supporting Early Childhood Educators Deduction Act (SEED Act), which would extend the existing educator expense deduction to early childhood educators who meet the statutory service requirements.
Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, a sponsor of the bill, said the measure would…
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