S.1676

The RETAIN Act creates a refundable tax credit for educators and leaders in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education to reward retention.

The RETAIN Act creates a refundable tax credit for early childhood educators, teachers, early childhood education program directors, school leaders, and school-based mental health services providers in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education settings. The credit rewards retention based on the time spent serving high-need students. The bill aims to address the shortage of experienced, qualified educators and leaders, which compromises academic outcomes and success.