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This bill appropriates $20 million in fiscal year 2026 to support teacher candidates during their student teaching experience. The funding will be used to create a grant program administered by the Department of Education, which will award a nonprofit organization the responsibility of distributing stipends to teacher candidates. To be eligible, candidates must complete at least 12 weeks of student teaching in a Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board-approved teacher preparatory program. The stipends are designed to provide financial support, with a target compensation rate of at least $15 per hour, and will be paid directly to students without impacting their existing financial aid packages. The grant recipient can use up to 5% of the funds for administrative purposes, and the Department of Education can also use up to 5% for grant administration. The appropriation is a one-time funding allocation specifically aimed at supporting student teachers and potentially helping to address teacher workforce challenges by providing financial assistance during their training period.

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