Bill > HB0204

This bill amends the Stipends for Future Educators Grant Program to expand eligibility and provide more flexibility for student teachers seeking their first professional educator license. The bill broadens the definition of an "eligible student teacher" to include those enrolled in educator preparation programs at any public or private institution within Utah or another state, not just Utah institutions. It requires student teachers to sign an affidavit demonstrating their intent to work in Utah and pursue a Utah professional level educator license. The bill clarifies that grant recipients cannot have received funding from another state program for student teaching and specifies that they should not receive compensation during their student teaching experience, with minor exceptions like substitute teaching or extracurricular activities. Additionally, the bill modifies the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account to include the cost of the Stipends for Future Educators Grant Program as a potential one-time appropriation, and requires the state board to report estimated program costs to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst annually by October 15. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to support and incentivize future educators in Utah by providing financial support during their student teaching experience.

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