House Education met this afternoon to consider the following:
House Bill 4829 removes the requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent for school bus drivers and custodians, 21 years and older. The addition of 21 years and older is to prevent students from dropping out to become employed.
House Bill 4902 provides raises for special education aides and self-contained special education teachers. For special education aides, the raise is 5 percent. For self-contained special education teachers, the raise is 10 percent. The bill advances to the Finance Committee.
House Bill 5425 provides experience waivers for professional education personnel provided that no applicant has six or more years of experience where 6 or more years is required.
House Bill Originating is a charter school clean-up bill.
