Republicans Look to Incentivize Consolidating School Districts
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 -- 9:54 AM
(AP) -Republicans on the Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee want to incentivize districts to consolidate and make it easier for people without a teacher's license to be in the classroom.A Republican proposal up for a committee vote Monday would provide an additional $150 in per-student aid for students in districts that consolidate. The proposal also looks to plug teacher shortages by requiring a teaching license be given to anyone with a bachelor's degree who passes an alternative teacher preparation program that meets certain criteria.
College or university faculty would also be permitted to teach at a public high school without getting a license or permit from the state. The budget would also make $125 for every 9th grade student available in grants to purchase a laptop or other personal computing device or related equipment.
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