Amend the bill in section 1 in §264 in subsection 2 in paragraph B in subparagraph (3) in the first line (page 1, line 23 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: " unit" the following: ' , after consulting with teachers and other education professionals regarding their needs and preferences for the professional development activities described in subparagraph (1),'

SUMMARY

This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment clarifies that before a school administrative unit enters into an agreement with teachers and other education professionals regarding the professional development activities for which funding is sought from the Commissioner of Education, the school administrative unit must consult with teachers and other education professionals regarding their needs and preferences for the professional development activities that will improve teaching and educational services provided to students.