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Financial Incentives For Education In Rural Areas

It became law on May 24, 2018.

CO SB 18-085 · Senate Bill · 2018A

Stage
Became law
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Senate
Sponsors
2
Latest action
May 24, 2018

What it does

Current law allows the department of higher education to provide up to 20 financial stipends annually, not to exceed $6,000 each, to teachers in rural schools or school districts (rural schools) who are seeking certification as a national board certified teacher, seeking certification as a concurrent enrollment teacher, or furthering their professional development plan through continuing education, and who commit to employment in a rural school for a minimum of 3 years. The bill increases the number of available stipends to 60 and expands it to include teachers completing an approved alternative licensure program leading to initial licensure and full-time employment in a rural school or…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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    May 24, 2018

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