And this new law says they won't. The bill also abolishes travel sabbaticals because right now taxpayers invest in an educator's travel with no requirement that those travels produce better education for kids. That's not the kind of investment that taxpayers condone. Again, a solid, common-sense reform. Equally important is the fact that it places rigorous requirements on educators who would take a sabbatical to enhance their teaching skills or the knowledge of the subject they teach.
Good teachers know that.
Our best and brightest teachers will thrive under this new law. It will set apart those teachers who seek a sabbatical as being among the most energetic, and most committed to their profession. We all know that good teachers are, at their core, lifelong learners. This law would reward them for doing the hard work and putting in the time it takes to be an excellent teacher. Let's also not lose sight of the fact that this bill offers big savings for local school districts and local taxpayers.