Expands eligibility for performance-based teacher awards, adds self-nomination process, and modifies funding and reporting.

This bill modifies the Excellence in Education and Leadership Supplement program by broadening eligibility for performance-based teacher awards. It introduces a self-nomination pathway for teachers in non-participating local education agencies (LEAs) to apply for awards. The bill outlines the process for LEAs to nominate eligible teachers and for self-nomination teachers to apply. It also details the performance-based award amounts based on teacher performance tiers and includes provisions for additional awards for teachers in high-poverty schools.

Expands eligibility for performance-based teacher awards, adds self-nomination process, and modifies funding and reporting.

This bill modifies the Excellence in Education and Leadership Supplement program by broadening eligibility for performance-based teacher awards. It introduces a self-nomination pathway for teachers in non-participating local education agencies (LEAs) to apply for awards. The bill outlines the process for LEAs to nominate eligible teachers and for self-nomination teachers to apply. It also details the performance-based award amounts based on teacher performance tiers and includes provisions for additional awards for teachers in high-poverty schools.