Senate Bill No. 28, introduced by Senator McMath, amends the associate educator program under R.S. 17:7.8(B)(3) to lower the minimum age requirement for participants from twenty-five years to twenty-one years. This change aims to expand the pool of eligible individuals who can serve as teachers through the program, which allows those with associate's degrees to teach in public elementary and secondary schools.

The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, after the designated period for bills to become law without signature. If the governor vetoes the bill and it is later approved by the legislature, it will become effective the day after that approval.

Statutes affected:
SB28 Original: 17:8(B)(3)
SB28 Engrossed: 17:8(B)(3)