HB 2352
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in Student Teacher Support Grant Program, further providing for program establishment and duties of agency.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Public School Code to create and expand the Student Teacher Support Grant Program. It aims to provide financial assistance to student teachers who complete their student teaching placements in subjects where there is a shortage of qualified educators in the Commonwealth. Specifically, eligible student teachers in shortage areas will receive an additional grant of at least $5,000 on top of existing grant amounts.
Key provisions
- Increases the minimum grant amount for student teachers in subject shortage areas to $5,000.
- Requires the Department of Education to identify subject shortage areas.
- Modifies the Public School Code of 1949 to establish and fund the Student Teacher Support Grant Program.
- Specifies that grant amounts are in addition to existing grant amounts.
Who is affected
- Student Teachers
- Schools in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Educators in Subject Shortage Areas
Notable changes
- Introduces a minimum grant amount for student teachers in shortage areas.
- Establishes a process for the Department of Education to identify shortage areas.
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