Bill
H 675
Overview: H 675, An Act establishing the school supplies for teachers program, Hearing scheduled for 12/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2, Introduced on February 27, 2025Purpos
Overview: H 675, An Act establishing the school supplies for teachers program, Hearing scheduled for 12/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2, Introduced on February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to establish a program that provides public school teachers with an annual stipend to purchase necessary classroom supplies and materials.
Key Provisions:
- Creates the "School Supplies for Teachers" program, which provides a $500 annual stipend to each full-time public school teacher
- Allows teachers to use the stipend to purchase a wide range of classroom supplies, including textbooks, technology, art materials, and other educational resources
- Requires school districts to maintain records of how the stipend funds are used and report annually on the program's implementation
- Appropriates funding from the state budget to cover the cost of the stipend program
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Public school teachers will have access to additional funds to purchase necessary classroom supplies and materials
- Students will benefit from having access to a wider range of educational resources and tools in their classrooms
- The program aims to alleviate the financial burden on teachers who often use their own money to cover classroom expenses
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
A public hearing on the bill is scheduled for December 2, 2025, where lawmakers and stakeholders will have the opportunity to provide input and debate the proposed legislation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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