Bill > HB422

This bill amends the Teacher Residency Act to enhance financial support and benefits for teaching residents, mentors, and participating educational institutions. The key changes include increasing the teaching resident stipend to 80% of the minimum salary for level 1 teachers and providing health insurance through the public school insurance authority. The bill also introduces new financial incentives, such as a $4,000 stipend for faculty members at public post-secondary institutions or tribal colleges who provide co-teaching training, and a $500 per resident payment to these institutions to offset supervision costs. Additionally, the bill maintains existing program requirements like a full academic year of guided apprenticeship, competitive admission, co-teaching approaches, and a three-year service commitment by teaching residents. Mentors (level two and level three teachers) will continue to receive a $2,000 annual stipend, and principals will also receive a $2,000 annual stipend. The overall goal is to support teacher preparation, improve the quality of teacher training, and provide financial support to attract and retain educators in New Mexico's public schools.

Education

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=422&year=25