HB 1852 -- Housing Assistance for Public School Teachers

Sponsor:  Auer

This bill creates the New Public School Teacher Housing Grant
Fund to support a grant program that awards one-time grants for
newly hired teachers in teacher shortage districts who are
trying to purchase housing in the district.  The Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education determines whether a district
has a teacher shortage.  Eligible districts must pledge a 20%
match for state funds.  Maximum awards are $1,600 in state grant
funds to be matched by $400 in district funds for closing on the
sale of a house.