The state’s union for public school teachers is giving their support to legislation that aims to make it easier for schools to find substitute teachers.
The bipartisan bill takes a few steps in hopes of curbing the substitute shortage.
- School administrators will now be able to bring in retired teachers more often without the retirees having to worry about any ramifications to their annuity.
- The bill also will allow future teachers who are studying in college to take on substitute assignments.
- There will also be a “classroom monitor” pilot program that allows people with 60 college credits or paraprofessionals to oversee classrooms; however they would not be allowed to instruct.