❌ HB523
Enact the Future Educators Support Act
Summary
The Future Educators Support Act provides financial support for individuals enrolled in teacher preparation programs, including cost-of-living stipends and test fee reimbursements based on financial need. Public school districts may pay student teachers a wage and offer health care benefits. Additionally, state institutions of higher education may establish lower tuition rates for these individuals. The act also updates the list of in-demand jobs to include teachers.
Rationale
The bill increases government involvement in education and mandates financial support, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and free market solutions in education. Both the LP and LPO platforms emphasize the importance of free markets and oppose government-mandated benefits.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over education
- Potential for cronyism in funding allocation
- Undermining of free market principles in labor