An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, establishing the Newly Employed Teacher Grant Program.

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Overview

This bill creates the Newly Employed Teacher Grant Program within the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The program aims to provide funding to newly employed teachers for classroom supplies, with the goal of attracting and retaining educators in the state. The Department of Education will manage the program through an online e-commerce platform, and teachers will apply for grants to purchase classroom materials. The program will require annual reporting to track its effectiveness and ensure transparency.

Key provisions

Establishes a grant program for newly employed teachers to purchase classroom supplies.
Defines key terms such as ‘Newly employed teacher,’ ‘Classroom supplies,’ and ‘Department.’
Requires the Department of Education to select an online e-commerce platform to administer the program.
Specifies requirements for the online e-commerce platform, including data reporting and public transparency.
Sets limits on grant amounts per school year ($500).
Mandates annual reporting to the General Assembly on program activities and expenditures.
Requires school entities to take ownership of classroom supplies purchased with grant funds.
Establishes a deadline for the Department to publish application guidelines and submit a report to the legislature.