HB 3225
To create an initiative to provide minorities and males with an incentive to join the public education field
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a statewide initiative in West Virginia to encourage minorities and males to pursue careers in public education. It directs the West Virginia State Board of Education and county boards of education to create programs aimed at attracting these groups to the field. The bill also creates a scholarship fund to support eligible students enrolled in teacher preparation programs, with specific provisions for prioritizing applicants from underrepresented groups and rural areas. The initiative seeks to address a teacher shortage and diversify the educator workforce.
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