Congress offers teachers $1,000 to tutor on their own time
H.R. 4507 — TUTOR Act · Filed by Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA) · 3 cosponsors · Introduced Jul 17, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill creates a temporary federal tax credit for teachers who provide tutoring services outside school hours. Eligible teachers (preschool, elementary, or secondary) who provide at least 150 hours of tutoring in math, reading, writing, or science can claim a $500 base credit, plus up to an additional $500 if they exceed 150 hours, for a maximum of $1,000 per year. The credit expires after 2032.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is a refundable or non-refundable tax credit for teachers providing tutoring services. It is a straightforward tax incentive, not a regulatory change, appropriation, or subsidy to a third party.
What the text implies
- The credit is capped at $1,000 per teacher per year and expires in 2032, making it a temporary incentive that may not sustain long-term tutoring supply.
- No requirement that tutoring be free or subsidized for students; teachers may charge students and still claim the credit, creating a potential incentive for private tutoring markets rather than public support.
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
Teachers (individual wage earners)