SB 137 - Eslinger, Karla
Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a patriotic and civics training program for teachers
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
0542S.02I
Title
SB 137
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2023
Committee
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Education and Workforce Development Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 137 - This act requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a patriotic and civics training program for teachers based upon the Constitution of the United States, American history, and American institutions. The Department may identify and collaborate with local, state, and national civics education organizations and projects in developing and providing the training program. Each teacher who completes the program shall receive a one-time bonus of $3,000.
This act is similar to a provision in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SBs 4, 42 & 89 (2023), SB 1175 (2022), and HB 2902 (2022).
OLIVIA SHANNON