An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in Student Teacher Support Grant Program, further providing for program establishment and duties of agency.

Summary

The bill amends the Public School Code to add a minimum $5,000 grant for eligible student teachers who complete required student‑teaching in a school entity that is in a subject shortage area. The education agency will use Department of Education data to determine which subjects qualify. The measure is intended to attract more teachers to fields where Pennsylvania lacks qualified staff.

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