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HI HB1016

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Justin Woodson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Education to develop and implement a housing voucher program for full-time classroom teachers employed by the department, including those at public charter schools.

  • Each housing voucher amount is not specified in the bill and may be used toward rent or mortgage payments for a teacher's primary residence.

  • Requires the department to develop application procedures, verification processes, and forms to implement the program, including verification of applicant status as a full-time classroom teacher.

  • Grants housing vouchers are renewable without requiring further application or verification once initially awarded.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Housing Vouchers; Classroom Teachers

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee excused (1).

2/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Education2/12/2015
Housing1/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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