Committee advances substitute creating tiered teacher‑certification pathway, adds mentor release‑time amendment The committee adopted a substitute for House Bill 2776 that establishes tiered (Tier 1/2/3) certification for pre‑K/elementary teachers, sets a minimum starting pay for pathway hires, links Tier 3 to PSRS retirement eligibility, and adopted an amendment allowing mentor compensation in release time; roll call was 12‑5‑1.

Missouri is stepping up to tackle teacher shortages with a new tiered certification pathway that promises better pay and retirement benefits for educators!

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