Nebraska LB523 would provide stipends to student teachers to alleviate financial hardships and encourage more individuals to enter teaching.

Nebraska LB523, the Student Teacher Compensation Act, aims to address financial hardships faced by student teachers by providing stipends. The bill defines student teachers as individuals in accredited teacher education programs completing supervised teaching practicums. The State Department of Education would develop a stipend program offering $4,000 per semester to eligible student teachers. Eligibility requires enrollment in an accredited program, participation in a teaching practicum, and demonstration of financial need.

Nebraska LB523 would provide stipends to student teachers to alleviate financial hardships and encourage more individuals to enter teaching.

Nebraska LB523, the Student Teacher Compensation Act, aims to address financial hardships faced by student teachers by providing stipends. The bill defines student teachers as individuals in accredited teacher education programs completing supervised teaching practicums. The State Department of Education would develop a stipend program offering $4,000 per semester to eligible student teachers. Eligibility requires enrollment in an accredited program, participation in a teaching practicum, and demonstration of financial need.