Bill
HD 1247
Overview: Bill Number: HD 1247, Title: An Act relative to teacher pathways and educator diversity, Status: proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025Purpose and Intent: The prima
Overview: Bill Number: HD 1247, Title: An Act relative to teacher pathways and educator diversity, Status: proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to address the shortage of teachers, particularly from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds, in the state's public schools. The legislation aims to create new pathways and incentives to attract and retain a more diverse teaching workforce.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a teacher apprenticeship program to provide hands-on training and mentorship for aspiring educators
- Offers tuition assistance and loan forgiveness programs for individuals who commit to teaching in high-need schools or subject areas
- Requires the state's teacher preparation programs to implement strategies to recruit and support students from underrepresented backgrounds
- Provides funding for professional development and mentoring programs to support the retention of diverse teachers
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Aspiring teachers, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, would have more opportunities and support to enter the profession
- Students in the state's public schools would benefit from a more diverse and representative teaching workforce
- School districts would have access to a larger pool of qualified and diverse teacher candidates
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This is a proposed bill that has been introduced in the state legislature. It will need to go through the standard legislative process, including committee hearings and votes in both chambers, before potentially being signed into law by the governor.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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