Income Tax - Credit for Student Loan Debt of Educators Working in Public Schools
Sponsor: Benjamin F. Kramer (District 19)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - IncomeStatus: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a credit against the State income tax for certain individuals who are employed full-time in a public primary or secondary school in the State and have outstanding student loan debt; and applying the Act to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 1FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Senator Kramer, Senator Kramerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lerol, Travis | Travis Lerol | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Lamb, Laurenlobbyist | Maryland State Education Association | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FWALamb, LaurenMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association