Texas SB192 establishes a grant program to reimburse public schools for costs related to hiring retired teachers.

The bill, Texas SB192, creates a grant program to reimburse public schools for certain costs associated with hiring retired teachers. The commissioner will establish and administer the program, prioritizing grants for districts or schools with the greatest need, especially those hiring retired teachers for special education or bilingual education. The grants can be used to cover increased contributions to the Teacher Retirement System for teachers who retired before September 1, 2024.

Texas SB192 establishes a grant program to reimburse public schools for costs related to hiring retired teachers.

The bill, Texas SB192, creates a grant program to reimburse public schools for certain costs associated with hiring retired teachers. The commissioner will establish and administer the program, prioritizing grants for districts or schools with the greatest need, especially those hiring retired teachers for special education or bilingual education. The grants can be used to cover increased contributions to the Teacher Retirement System for teachers who retired before September 1, 2024.