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Committee hears bill to index national‑board stipends to QEP; supporters say it helps recruit and retain teachers
Summary
House Bill 260 would tie state stipends for National Board Certified teachers to the Quality Educator Payment (QEP), modestly increasing maximum stipends; proponents emphasized retention and mentoring benefits, while committee members asked about costs and effectiveness.
Representative Luke Muszkiewicz presented House Bill 260 to index Montana’s stipend for National Board Certified teachers to the Quality Educator Payment (QEP), updating flat dollar amounts to percentages of the QEP so stipends rise with legislatively set inflation adjustments. The sponsor explained that the change increases the maximum regular stipend from $1,500 to…
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