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MI HB5468

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

William Sowerby

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies to provide one-time bonuses to new certificated teachers based on the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch: $3,000 for schools with 50-59% eligible students, $4,000 for 60-69%, and $5,000 for 70% or more.

  • Provides one-time moving cost allowance of up to $1,000 for new teachers hired after the act's effective date who teach in schools with at least 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and who relocate into the school district.

  • Exempts school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies from compliance if a collective bargaining agreement in effect on the act's effective date prevents implementation, with the requirement applying after the agreement expires.

  • Requires the Department of Education to reimburse schools for costs incurred under this section, subject to appropriation.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Education; teachers; incentives for teachers to work in low-performing schools; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1250a.

Education: teachers

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/30/2018

1/31/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/30/2018

Full Bill Text

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