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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to education; reauthorizing the Wyoming teacher shortage loan repayment program; modifying eligibility requirements; making conforming amendments; providing an appropriation; repealing a sunset date; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes the Wyoming teacher shortage loan repayment program and modifies the eligibility requirements. The key changes include expanding the eligible teaching certifications beyond just special education, math, science, and world language, and allowing repayment of the loan through teaching in any certified teaching position in a Wyoming public school, rather than just the targeted shortage areas. The bill also provides a $2 million appropriation from the general fund to the Wyoming Community College Commission to administer the program, with up to 15% of the funds allowed for program administration expenses.
Sponsors (13)
Lane Allred (R)*,
Ryan Berger (R)*,
Evie Brennan (R)*,
Ken Clouston (R)*,
Steve Harshman (R)*,
Bill Henderson (R)*,
Tony Niemiec (R)*,
David Northrup (R)*,
Jerry Obermueller (R)*,
Stephan Pappas (R)*,
Karlee Provenza (D)*,
Wendy Schuler (R)*,
Albert Sommers (R)*,
Last Action
Failed Introduction 39-22-1-0-0 (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0114 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Introduced/HB0114.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Fiscal/HB0114.pdf |
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