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HomeWJRS NewsHouse Bill addresses teacher shortage in the state

House Bill addresses teacher shortage in the state

February 22, 2023 Derek Aaron WJRS News

A House Bill addressing options for reducing teacher shortages in the state has cleared the House Education Committee and has moved to the full House for consideration. Charles Baglan files this report from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS…

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