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MD HB986
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Ebersole
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AI Summary
- Each county board of education must establish a new teacher retention program for teachers with less than 3 complete school years of experience
- Programs must provide cohort-based peer support opportunities, assign experienced teacher mentors (including retired teachers), and survey new teachers on challenges and school climate
- County boards must prioritize addressing issues faced by teachers from diverse backgrounds and those in schools or subject areas with high turnover rates
- Public school employees serving as cohort overseers or mentors must receive supplemental compensation through additional pay or planning time
- The State Board of Education must update teacher support and retention guidelines by July 1, 2026, incorporating research on retention strategies and analysis from the Maryland Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Diversity Dashboard
Legislative Description
Primary and Secondary Education - New Teachers - Retention Program
Counties
Last Action
Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Education, Energy, and the Environment3/17/2025
Ways and Means1/31/2025
Full Bill Text
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