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Bills / S.B. 85

S.B. 85 Excellence in Education and Leadership Supplement Modifications

Did not passWritten by Sen. Lincoln Fillmore · carried in the House by Rep. Mark A. Strong

  1. Introduced
  2. Senate committee
  3. Senate vote
  4. House committee (stopped here)
  5. House vote
  6. Signed into law

What this bill does

This bill would let teachers who teach tested subjects in school districts or charter schools that did not join the Excels pilot program apply to nominate themselves for Excels bonuses. It also changes some dates at the State Board of Education's request, and the money used comes from the remaining pilot funds.

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Official description
  • broadens statewide eligibility for the performance-based teacher award program
  • provides a process for teachers employed in non-participating local education agencies to be considered for an award
  • makes conforming changes
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