The bill reauthorizes the Wyoming teacher shortage loan repayment program and modifies eligibility requirements for applicants. Key changes include the removal of specific subject areas such as special education, math, science, and world languages from the eligibility criteria for loan recipients. Instead, applicants must now be enrolled in a teacher education program at the University of Wyoming leading to certification or an additional endorsement. The bill also updates the reporting requirements for the community college commission, which will now include information on the impact of the program on teacher shortages and recommendations for addressing targeted areas.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $500,000 from the legislative stabilization reserve account to support the loan program for the fiscal year 2023-2024, with a stipulation that no more than 5% of these funds can be used for administrative costs. A provision previously included in the law is repealed, streamlining the program's operations. The act is set to take effect immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative processes.

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Introduced: 21-7-601