Bill Number: HB 5165
Subject: Teacher Grants
Sponsor: Brad Paquette
MASA Position:

Description: Creates a making a difference teacher act. The Department of Treasury shall establish a Making a Difference for a teacher award program to recognize state-certified teachers who go above and beyond and make a difference in the lives of children. Nominations can be submitted by anyone. The department shall prescribe the form and matter nominations will be conducted. The department will create an advisory group to review nominations and select recipients. Each teacher that is selected by the department shall receive $1,000. The number of awards available will be determined by the amount dividable by $1,000. The bill includes language that states money in the fund at the close of the year shall remain in the fund and not lapse to the general fund. The money in the fund can only be offered as awards to recognize state-certified teachers who have been nominated.

Position Notes:
Position Date:
Bill Status: Introduced (10/29/2019; Referred to Committee on Tax Policy)
PA Number: NA
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