Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's new budget proposal is expected to include a three-year incentive program for newly certified police officers, teachers, and nurses.
Under the proposal, the tax credit would apply to new certifications issued starting in 2023, and could be included on a newly certified worker's tax return starting in 2024. The state would mail a check back to someone whose certification qualifies, administration officials said.
Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia on Feb. 16, 2023. Shapiro plans to propose a three-year incentive of up to $2,500 a year for newly certified teachers, police officers, and nurses in Pennsylvania. The amount of the tax credit would be on a sliding scale, depending on how much someone earned, administration officials said.
They estimated that it could cost the state almost $25 million, based on the three-year average of nearly 15,000 people a year getting certified in the eligible three professions. The state is currently operating on a $42.8 billion budget, and has about $11 billion in surplus cash in the bank, giving Shapiro a cushion to propose new spending priorities.
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