U.S. Senate ·

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a deduction for expenses of home educators.

In plain English (AI summary)

This legislation proposes a new federal tax deduction for parents and guardians who provide home-based instruction to their children. Under this proposal, families could deduct qualified educational expenses—such as books, curriculum materials, and specialized tutoring fees—from their annual federal taxable income. For Arlington families who have opted for homeschooling, this measure serves to alleviate some of the direct out-of-pocket costs associated with home education, effectively lowering the financial burden of managing a private home-school curriculum. By providing this tax relief, the bill aims to support parents in tailoring their children's academic experience, potentially increasing the accessibility and affordability of homeschooling options for local residents who choose to educate their children outside of the traditional public or private school systems.

Roll-call votes

On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2775)
Jul 1, 2025 · U.S. Senate · Motion Rejected
54 – 46
Arlington delegation
Full roll call