SPONSOR: Steinhoff
This bill creates the "Missouri Teachers Matter Grant Program".
This program provides two types of grants to qualified teachers in Missouri school districts:
(1) MTM District Grant: A matching grant of up to $1,000 from the State and $1,000 from the school district's funds, awarded to teachers who renew their contracts before June 1st.
(2) MTM State Grant: A grant of up to $4,000 awarded to qualified teachers who complete at least 40 hours of self-directed duties beyond their regular teaching contract, such as coaching extracurricular activities or providing additional student support.
The program sunsets in six years.
Statutes affected: