Relating to public education, including the rights and compensation of public school educators and funding for teacher compensation under the Foundation School Program.
What changed between versions
Added new teacher designation categories including 'nationally board certified' and 'enhanced teacher incentive allotment schools' with specific criteria and expiration dates.
Expanded prekindergarten enrollment eligibility to include children of classroom teachers at schools offering prekindergarten classes.
Increased funding allotments for master, exemplary, recognized, and acknowledged teachers, with new amounts ranging from $3,000 to $36,000 depending on designation level.
Created new teacher retention allotment of $5,000-$10,000 per teacher based on experience level and district size, effective 2025-2026.
Added requirement that districts must implement locally designed plans to place highly effective teachers at high needs campuses.
Added new grant program to support local optional teacher designation systems, including technical assistance and model examples.
Added new section providing liability insurance and legal assistance for classroom teachers, including protections for First Amendment rights.
Established September 1, 2025 and September 1, 2028 as key implementation and expiration dates for various provisions.