HB860:

Teacher Training Corps; established, report.

Bill Summary:

Teacher Training Corps; report. Establishes
the Teacher Training Corps for the purpose of attracting and retaining
public elementary and secondary school teachers in school divisions
in the Commonwealth by awarding scholarships to students who obtain
teaching degrees and certifications at participating institutions
and requiring such students to fill teacher positions for specified
periods of time at high-needs schools, as defined in the bill, and
meet other requirements. The bill also establishes the Teacher Training
Corps Scholarship Fund and Program for the purpose of funding such
scholarships at the participating institutions of Longwood University,
Norfolk State University, Radford University, and Virginia Commonwealth
University. Finally, the bill establishes the 12-member Teacher Training
Corps Commission to administer the Teacher Training Corps Scholarship
Program and directs the Commission to begin meeting on or after September
1, 2022, establish the parameters for the Program, and award the
first scholarships pursuant to the Program prior to the beginning
of the 2023-2024 academic year.