Summary of Raised Bill No. 390

• Establishes a minority candidate certification, retention or residency year program in each alliance district effective July 1, 2021, to help minority school paraprofessionals and associate instructors become certified teachers through residency programs.

• Requires alliance districts to allocate 20% of any increase in state funding received over fiscal year 2020 levels to cover enrollment costs in residency programs and retention support for minority candidates.

• Directs the Commissioner of Education, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities president, and University of Connecticut dean to jointly develop a plan by September 1, 2020, to promote teaching as a career to high school students through partnerships and counseling programs.

• Establishes a task force to study educator retention and sustainability, with members representing teachers, principals, superintendents, and educational advocates across various school settings; task force must submit reports by January 1, 2021, and annually through January 1, 2024.