The Senate passed a bill on Monday that would allow county school boards to hire retired teachers for help with tutoring in critical areas of need.
Senate Bill 688 would allow county school boards to engage retired teachers as independent contractors to provide tutoring in reading and math. The retiree would not be eligible for state benefits, but also would not have their ongoing retirement benefits impacted.
Lawmakers hope that this bill will help students that need a boost in these critical areas of study.
The bill now heads to the House of Delegates for consideration.
UPDATE:
The Senate reconvened at 6 p.m. and completed the rest of the day’s calendar, which included second and first reading as well as receiving committee reports and reading bills a first time.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m.
Morning Meetings for Feb. 28:
Government Organization at 9 a.m. in 208W
Education at 9 a.m. in 451M
