Establishes a teacher bonus program to incentivize teacher retention and equitable compensation for special education inclusion classes.
This bill creates the Onipa a Teacher Bonus Program to provide monetary awards to licensed and certified teachers who have practiced in Hawaii for an extended period of time. The program includes bonuses for professional performance and longevity, with specific eligibility criteria and maximum award amounts. Additionally, it ensures that general education teachers teaching special education inclusion classes receive equitable compensation. The bill appropriates funds for the program and mandates reporting and data collection by the Department of Education.
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