Bill > S1205

This bill appropriates a total of $1,338,906,000 to the Public Schools Educational Support Program's Division of Teachers for fiscal year 2024. * **Public School Income Fund:** $1,327,904,800 is appropriated from the Public School Income Fund. * **Federal Grant Fund:** $11,000,000 is appropriated from the Federal Grant Fund. * **General Fund Transfer:** $997,904,800 will be transferred from the General Fund to the Public School Income Fund. * **Professional Development:** $13,750,000 from the Public School Income Fund is designated for professional development for instructors and pupil service staff to improve student learning, mentoring, and collaboration. This funding must be measurable, incorporated into performance evaluations, and included in school improvement plans. * **Instructional and Pupil Service Staff Compensation:** An additional $6,359 per cell is allocated for residential, professional, and advanced professional rungs to be used for instructional and pupil service compensation. This funding is for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.