Pennsylvania budget allocates $40 million for student teacher stipends to address educator shortages.

Pennsylvania's FY2026-27 state budget includes a $40 million allocation for the Student Teacher Support Program, marking a $10 million increase from the previous year. This funding is designed to provide approximately 800 additional $10,000 stipends for eligible student teachers, along with $2,500 for their mentor teachers. The initiative aims to mitigate the ongoing teacher shortage crisis within the state.