SB 413

Bill Subjects

Abstract

Expands the definition of "school" for purposes of teacher appreciation grants. Appropriates from the state general fund to the department of education $100,000,000 for the 2019-2020 state fiscal year and $100,000,000 for the 2020-2021 state fiscal year, each for distribution as additional teacher appreciation grant awards to all eligible teachers. Defines "eligible teacher" as an individual teacher who: (1) is eligible to receive a teacher appreciation grant stipend; and (2) is employed by the school corporation at the time of the distribution. Provides that the distribution amount to each school corporation shall be determined on a pro rata basis based on the number of eligible schools and current ADM. Provides that the department of education shall administer the distributions. Provides that distributions to eligible teachers for the 2019-2020 state fiscal year must be made not later than June 30, 2020. Provides that the distributions to eligible teachers for the 2020-2021 state fiscal year must be made at the same time teacher appreciation grants are allocated and distributed to eligible teachers under current law.