Hawaii HB621 requires the Department of Education to pay a differential to educators serving English language learners.
Hawaii HB621 mandates the Department of Education to pay a differential to educators who provide direct services to English language learners. This applies to educators with a valid license to teach English to speakers of other languages with an endorsement in teaching English as a second language, or those meeting equivalent requirements. The bill aims to address the shortage of qualified English language learner educators and improve student outcomes by incentivizing skilled professionals to enter and remain in the profession.
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