Representative Anne McGihon
Teacher Performance Incentive Grant

Teacher Performance Incentive Grant

Bill Number

SB07-141

Bill Originated

Senate

Bill Sponsors

Spence/C. Gardner

Bill Status

PI'd in Senate Education Comm on a partisan vote.

Bill Summary

Establishes a Teacher Performance Incentive Grant Program for districts to apply for Performance Incentive pay for teachers. The bonus awards would be based on high-quality teaching practices, student performance and other criteria. As part of “The Colorado Promise,” Gov. Bill Ritter declared teacher performance pay to be a key element in creating new opportunities in education and has pledged to “support efforts that provide performance incentives to teachers.”