SB 279

Bill Subjects

Agencies; Department Of Education (Doe) And Secretary Of Education Higher Education; Academics And Curriculum Higher Education; Financial Assistance (Including Student Assistance, Loans, Grants, And Fafsa) Schools; Academic Achievements And Outcomes (Including Diplomas) Schools; Funds And Budgets Schools; Officers And Employees (Other Than Teachers) Schools; Teachers

Abstract

Establishes the paraprofessional to teacher licensure pipeline program (program) to provide grants to eligible schools for allowable expenses and to support teacher candidates interested in obtaining an initial practitioners license. Establishes the paraprofessional to teacher licensure pipeline fund (fund). Provides that the department of education (department) shall develop criteria to award grants to eligible schools. Requires the department to assist schools in obtaining additional state, federal, or private funding.