Bill > H482

This bill establishes a consolidated teacher bonus program for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium designed to reward teacher performance and encourage student learning. The program provides bonuses to teachers in several categories: advanced course teachers (who receive $50 per student scoring well on Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Cambridge AICE exams), career and technical education (CTE) teachers (who receive $25-$50 per student obtaining industry certifications), and teachers demonstrating high student growth according to the Education Value-Added Assessment System (EVAAS). The bonuses range from $2,000 to potentially $7,000 per year, depending on the teacher's performance metrics and category. Importantly, teachers can qualify for bonuses if they remain in their current teaching position, retire under specific conditions, or leave due to military spouse transfer orders. The State Board of Education is required to study the program's effect on teacher performance and retention, and must submit an annual report detailing bonus distributions, student outcomes, and other key metrics. The bonuses are explicitly designated as additional compensation and will not count towards retirement calculations. The program aims to incentivize high-quality teaching across different educational domains and provide financial recognition for exceptional educators.

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