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District hears state legislative proposals on education scholarship accounts, educator certification and non‑certified teacher pilot
Summary
Dr. McDonald updated the board on three state bills under debate: education scholarship account changes, the Educators Assistance Act for recertification and lifetime certificates, and a non‑certified teacher pilot program to widen the teacher pipeline.
Dr. McDonald briefed the School District of Oconee County board on three state legislative items during the March 10 meeting: proposed changes to education scholarship accounts, the Educators Assistance Act, and a non‑certified teacher pilot program.
On the education scholarship account, Dr. McDonald said the House and Senate versions differ. The House version would fund the program from the general fund rather than lottery proceeds, remove previous income…
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