AN ACT EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY IN THE ASPIRING EDUCATORS DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

SB 1198 expands eligibility for Connecticut's Aspiring Educators Diversity Scholarship Program, allowing diverse students who graduated from any public school district in the state to apply. The bill amends existing law to remove prior restrictions on graduation locations, making the scholarship accessible to a broader group of prospective educators. This change directly affects future teachers pursuing careers in Connecticut schools, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. The program aims to address teacher shortages by increasing recruitment and diversity in the educator workforce.