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Committee advances scholarship and alternate‑route bill to recruit diverse educators; members press for stronger detail on commitments and program design
Summary
Senate Bill 1513, which would expand scholarships and alternate certification routes to recruit a more diverse teaching force, was advanced to the Appropriations Committee after lawmakers pressed sponsors for clearer service‑commitment terms, fiscal detail and limits on administrative authority.
The Education Committee advanced Senate Bill 1513, a package to expand scholarship supports and alternate paths into teaching, to the Appropriations Committee after extended floor‑level discussion about program design and administration.
Why it matters: Lawmakers said Connecticut faces teacher shortages in special education, math, science and bilingual instruction, and highlighted demographic gaps between students and educators. The bill would fund scholarships, clinical stipends and set aside seats in alternate-route programs for certain groups, with supporters arguing the investments will attract and retain more educators, especially those who reflect students’ backgrounds.
Key points from committee testimony and questions: - Scope and cost: The sponsor reported an…
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