H.R. 280 · 110th Congress

National Board-Certified Teachers in Low-Performing Schools Act of 2007

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2007-01-05
Latest action
2007-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Summary

National Board-Certified Teachers in Low-Performing Schools Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Education to establish a pilot program of stipends for teachers in low-income, low-performing schools who: (1) are certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and (2) serve as resident facilitators at their schools and as liaisons with the Board to help encourage other teachers to become Board-certified. Authorizes base stipends and potential bonuses for up to 500 teachers annually under such five-year program.