In order to help alleviate the potential shortage of substitute teachers and/or school support staff members during the 2020-21 school year, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has approved the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE’s) request to temporarily waive portions of the state statutes that limit both the number of hours retired school employees can work in a substitute position, as well as the total salary they can earn in that temporary role.
Substitute teacher shortages were a growing concern in the education community prior to COVID-19, and school leaders anticipate finding qualified, experienced teachers and/or staff to fill the necessary gaps during the pandemic will be even more of a challenge.
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