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This bill proposes to modify the existing Aspiring Educators Diversity Scholarship Program by expanding its eligibility requirements. Specifically, the bill would allow diverse students who have graduated from any school district in the state to apply for the scholarship, which is designed to address current teacher shortages. By broadening the geographical restrictions on who can apply, the bill aims to increase access to scholarships for aspiring educators from diverse backgrounds across the entire state, potentially helping to recruit more teachers and create a more representative teaching workforce. The modification appears to remove previous limitations that may have restricted scholarship applications to students from certain school districts, thus creating a more inclusive opportunity for students interested in pursuing teaching careers.

Education

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