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DE SB156

Bill

Status

Passed

8/9/2023

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Lockman

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 14, Section 1312 to provide experience credit for paraprofessionals who become teachers
  • Teachers with at least 4 years of full-time experience as a Title 1 or instructional paraprofessional receive 1 year of salary schedule credit for every 2 years of paraprofessional service
  • Credit applies only to paraprofessionals who held a permit from the Department of Education or equivalent agency in another state prior to becoming a teacher
  • Provision applies only to teachers hired after the effective date of the Act
  • Addresses pay cut issue where permitted paraprofessionals transitioning to certified teacher positions may have earned more as paraprofessionals

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/9/2023

Committee Referrals

Education6/8/2023
Education6/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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