Revise teacher stipends for national board certification
What changed between versions
Increased the maximum annual stipend for National Board Certified teachers from $1,500 to $2,500 for those working in high-poverty or impacted schools.
Added a new eligibility tier providing the higher $2,500 stipend to teachers in high-poverty areas (eligible for community eligibility provision) or impacted schools.
Established a mandatory funding formula where the state pays a fixed base amount plus a percentage of the district's contribution, up to a maximum state share of 75% for the lower tier and 85% for the higher tier.
Added a requirement for the Superintendent of Public Instruction to request supplemental state funding if appropriations are insufficient to cover the full stipend amounts.
Changed the bill status from a draft version (HB 260.1) to an enrolled bill, indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.