SB1878

SB1878 creates a student teaching stipend program to alleviate financial burdens on student teachers, encourage teaching careers, and match teachers.

SB1878 establishes a student teaching stipend program to provide financial support to student teachers. The Board of Higher Education will disburse funds to educator preparation programs, which will distribute stipends of up to $10,000 per semester for up to 2 consecutive semesters to eligible students. The bill also requires cooperating teachers to complete specific training and prohibits programs from barring eligible students from participating.