REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27668 / S1325
The purpose of this legislation is to provide a way for local school district to "grow their own teachers." Many
rural districts are struggling to find and keep teachers. This legislation establishes programs under which
noncertified employees may seek certification while employed by the district. First, it allows a district to use
professional development money to assist an employee teaching under a provisional certification in becoming
certified. Second, it allows funds from the opportunity scholarship program to apply to noncertified employees
from a school district or public charter school who are seeking to become certified.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no additional cost to the state as professional development money is already available to districts and
Opportunity Scholarships already exist.
Contact:
Senator Janie Ward-Engelking
(208) 332-1000
Senator Cherie Buckner-Webb
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 02/19/2020, 10:57 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-517, 33-4303