To revise a law that allows teachers in the process of getting a state teachers certificate to teach under an interim teaching certificate, by repealing a provision that bans this for special education teachers.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

To revise the requirements, qualification and conditions an individual would have to meet to get the proposed interim special education teaching certificate with a slightly different list, in particular increasing the amount of training required to get the interim certificate from 12 credit hours to 32, with each representing seven hours in the classroom. Also, to require the state to contract with a university to obtain a report on school teacher shortage claims (an area where special education programs in particular appear to face challenges).

To revise a law that allows teachers in the process of getting a state teachers certificate to teach under an interim teaching certificate, by repealing a provision that bans this for special education teachers. However, candidates would be required to obtain the equivalent of 32 credit hours of training to qualify, with each credit representing seven hours in the classroom. The bill would also require the state to contract with a university to obtain a report on school teacher shortage claims (an area where special education programs in particular appear to face challenges).

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.