HB 271 -- Retention and Recruitment of Teachers Co-Sponsors: Fraser, Merideth, Berkowitz, Davis, Hagan-Harrell This bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide grants, subject to appropriation, to school districts to implement programs that assist new teachers, such as release time, additional pay for mentoring, and programs that foster collegial interaction. Districts receiving grants must demonstrate improved retention of new teachers.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives