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IN SB0328
Bill
Status
2/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
Earline Rogers
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AI Summary
SB 328 Summary
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Establishes a Teacher Assistance Grant program for individuals enrolled in accredited teacher preparation or speech-language programs in Indiana as full-time or part-time students.
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Grants provide $4,000 plus 50% of cost of attendance for full-time students, or $2,000 plus 25% of cost of attendance for part-time students, subject to available appropriations.
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Recipients must be Indiana residents, specialize in high-needs subject areas, and agree to obtain a teaching license and work for a public school in Indiana for a period equal to the number of years receiving grants.
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Grant recipients who fail to meet the required employment obligation must repay the grant, but repayment may be deferred if the commission determines extenuating circumstances exist.
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Effective July 1, 2016; commission for higher education administers the program and may adopt rules regarding eligibility and employment requirements.
Legislative Description
Teacher assistance. Provides that individuals in a speech-language program are eligible to receive grants. Provides that grants are made subject to available resources. Provides that repayment of a grant shall be deferred if the commission for higher education determines that extenuating circumstances exist.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
2/9/2016