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Bill would let Office of Public Instruction hire retired teachers for up to five years
Summary
House Bill 349 would allow the Office of Public Instruction to hire retired educators for up to five years while they continue to receive retirement benefits; sponsors and education officials said the change is limited to OPI positions where no qualified applicants are available and is not expected to have a material fiscal impact.
Representative Nicola Nakolakakos (as introduced): "This is a straightforward bill that allows the Office of Public Instruction, known as OPI, to hire retired teachers for a position where they have otherwise been unable to find qualified applicants." Representative Nakolakakos told the committee House Bill 349 is intended to give OPI flexibility to fill specialized positions when qualified applicants are not available.
Deputy Superintendent Ron Whitmoyer, Department of Public…
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