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Bill would let districts pay student teachers outside local tax/spending caps to recruit candidates for rural classrooms
2506597 · March 3, 2025
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Summary
LB572 would exempt modest stipends paid to student teachers from district taxing and spending caps to help small, rural districts attract and host student teachers; sponsor said the change is limited and targeted to districts that need recruitment help.
Senator Janet Hughes’ office introduced LB572 to allow school districts to pay student‑teacher stipends without counting those modest payments against local taxing and spending caps. The idea targets small rural districts that report difficulty attracting student teachers who must…
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