Illinois advances a bill proposing $68M in stipends for student teachers amid an $800M budget deficit.
Illinois grapples with a potential $800M budget deficit, a bill proposing $68M in stipends for student teachers advances to the Senate. State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, carried House Bill 4652, which allows student teachers to receive $10,000 per semester and cooperating teachers $2,000. The measure is subject to appropriation, but critics warn that the additional cost could further strain taxpayers' dollars.
May 14, 2024
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