The bill amends the Teacher Residency Act to enhance the support and compensation for teaching residents in New Mexico. It establishes that the stipend for teaching residents will be set at a percentage of the statutory minimum salary for level one teachers, specifically sixty-five percent for undergraduate residents and eighty percent for those with a bachelor's degree. Additionally, the bill allows teaching residents to work at any public school after completing their residency, rather than being restricted to the sponsoring school district.

Furthermore, the bill introduces an expectation that partner school districts or charter schools will offer employment to teaching residents based on their performance and the staffing needs of the district or school. It also maintains various components of the teacher residency program, such as rigorous admission requirements, co-teaching approaches, and ongoing support for teaching residents post-completion. The amendments aim to create a more flexible and supportive environment for new teachers entering the profession.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 22-10B-4