By Will Tuell

In response to the intensifying school worker shortage, United States Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) have put forward legislation to help rural schools cope with the exodus of teachers, administrative staff, and school workers, though some, like AOS 96 Superintendent believe the effort may not be enough as area schools continue to struggle to find qualified people weeks before the start of the 2023-24 school year is set to begin.