SB1878

STUDENT TEACHING STIPEND

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

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.

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History

Feb 20

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 23, 2025

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025