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S2543Senate2009-2010 SessionSame asA4481

Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21+4 co-sponsorsAffects Education
Status
In Senate Committee
Education
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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In committee · Education

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Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

History

  1. Referred to education
  2. Referred to education

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A4481Assembly

Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program

In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Adriano Espaillat

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Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, in relation to establishing the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program

Purpose or general idea of bill

To set forth requirements and guidelines for the Bilingual Teachers of Tomorrow Recruitment and Retention Program.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1. Adds the following provisions to section 3613 and defines key terms and specifies funding allocation, requirements, restrictions, incentive for recruitment of new teachers with the grant monies, and eligibility requirements for fund distribution requirements.

Section 2. Specifies time frame for implementation.

Justification

This bill will enfranchise a segment of the population that would benefit from this type of funding.

Prior legislative history

2001/02: A.5986, 2003/04 A.5309, 2005/06 A.4384, 2007/2008: S.2713, A.4872

Fiscal implications

To be determined.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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