Bill No.:         SF0005                                               Drafter: DRN

LSO No.:       14LSO-0153                                     Effective Date: 7/1/2014

Enrolled Act No.:    SEA0033

Chapter No.:                        CH0096

Prime Sponsor:       Joint Education Interim Committee

Catch Title:              Teachers-national certification pay incentive.

Subject:                     Clarifies eligibility of certified personnel to receive incentive for national board certification.

Summary/Major Elements:

· The act provides that the incentives and reimbursement for the national board certified teacher programs includes certified instructional facilitators, certified tutors, librarians and counselors.

· Previously, the act did not specifically include the noted certifications, and the provision was subject to interpretation.  The language was amended to clarify application of the incentive payments to those noted professionals.