| SB 0466 | Adopts a national teacher certification incentive reward program and fund |
| Sponsor: | Dougherty | |||
| LR Number: | 1593L.01I | Fiscal Note: | 1593-01 | |
| Committee: | Education | |||
| Last Action: | 02/19/01 - Second Read and Referred S Education Committee | Journal page: | S280 | |
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2001 | |||
SB 466 - The State Board of Education shall establish an
incentive program to encourage teachers to achieve national
teacher certification. Individuals who have been certified by
the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards may apply
for a bonus by sending a copy of their national certification to
the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The
initial bonus for the first year after certification is $5,000
and subsequent bonuses will be $2,500 for the life of the
national certificate. Provisions detailing the administration of
the funds are included, and the Department is given authority to
promulgate rules to implement the program.
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