Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals the limit on the number of years out-of-state teachers can apply toward the teacher pay scale in Alaska.

Highlights:

• Repeals the limit on the number of years out-of-state teachers can apply toward the teacher pay scale in Alaska (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes certified teachers to serve as long-term substitute teachers for no more than 165 consecutive days of a school term year (Sec. 1).

• Defines “long-term substitute teacher” for the purposes of this bill as a teacher who is employed in the state to substitute teach for more than 20 consecutive days of a school term (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 3).

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