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MS HB275

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Randy Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the amount of annual financial assistance available to eligible assistant teachers from the cost of three three-hour courses to six three-hour courses per year
  • Removes the provision limiting loan eligibility to those pursuing teacher certification in critical teacher shortage geographic or academic areas
  • Raises the minimum required cumulative grade point average for loan recipients from 2.7 to 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
  • Removes the cap on the maximum number of three-hour courses eligible for assistance
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Assistant Teacher Forgivable Loan Program; revise to increase financial assistance to those pursuing teacher licensure.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Education1/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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