In order to support educators and school districts as they work to staff learning environments DESE has extended the following policy updates through the 2021-2022 school year:
Please note that the above emergency regulations and policy changes are in addition to existing modifications, and extending the time period that a retired educator may work before needing a critical shortage waiver.
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