Grants for National Teacher Certification and Master Educator License

FISCAL NOTE

Under s. 20.255 (3) (c), Stats., 2007 Wisconsin Act 20 appropriated additional funds to award grants to persons completing the Wisconsin master educator assessment process and receiving a master educator license in addition to persons holding a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate. An initial grant of up to $2,000 is awarded for the first year and $2,500 is awarded annually for nine years thereafter if certain statutory conditions are met. The Act increased the $2,500 grant amount to $5,000 for teachers who are employed in a school in which at least 60 percent of the pupils enrolled are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

The rule establishes criteria and procedures for awarding grants under this program. The rules will have no fiscal effect on local governments or small businesses as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.

The costs associated with administering this grant program will be absorbed by the department.

For questions about this information, contact Loretta L. Slauson (608) 267-9127

Last updated on 5/28/2008 7:39:40 AM